Rotational Associate Operations

Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

The Operations Rotational Program is a cross-functional rotational program focused on building a comprehensive understanding of the citrus industry’s operations, planning, quality, and sales functions. Gained hands-on experience in five key departments: Shipping, Production Planning, Varietal Management, Quality Control, and Export Sales. Developed strong analytical, operational, and cross-functional communication skills by working closely with cross-departmental teams and managing real-time business challenges. The program provided both strategic and tactical exposure, preparing me to contribute meaningfully to both the front-line and decision-making aspects of the business

Here's what you'll do:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and operations multiple times daily, fostering strong working relationships and efficient communication.
• Gained hands-on experience in Oracle/Fusion systems to schedule appointments, verify onsite orders, track waiting times, and monitor dock assignments.
• Rotate across key planning roles for oranges, lemons, bagging, and supervisory functions.
• Strengthen customer service skills through daily interaction with drivers and internal customers
• Visit Texas operations to understand regional differences in quality processes
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for order changes; shared documentation with shipping and sales teams to streamline processes.
• Gain unique upstream visibility into the shipping process, improving operational awareness and coordination.
• Participate in food safety efforts, including ranch inspections and a packinghouse audit.
• Rotate across key planning roles for oranges, lemons, bagging, and supervisory functions.
• Analyze and pivot inventory data to identify inefficiencies, ensuring timely downgrade of fruit approaching trigger dates.
• Develop pack plans and schedules in alignment with sales estimates and operational capacity
• Perform line inspections and partnered with operators to improve quality maps
• Gain an analytical and logistical understanding of fresh produce operations
• Utilize CALGA/CCGA tools to evaluate internal pricing competitiveness within the industry
• Analyze historical data trends (e.g., size structures) to inform seasonal planning
• Gain insight into differences between domestic and export processes, enhancing strategic sales planning and responsiveness.

Here's what you'll bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Finance, or a related field required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data using Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.); familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle/Fusion a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively with teams across departments
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and critical thinking, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to take initiative and manage responsibilities independently
• Willingness to travel occasionally (e.g., to field or regional locations)
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in operations, production, logistics, or agriculture industry preferred but not required

Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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