Retail Food Sourcing Specialist

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
  • Columbia, South Carolina
    8 days ago

    Job Description

     
    TITLE:  Retail Food Sourcing Specialist
    CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time/Exempt/Benefit Eligible
    SUPERVISOR: Director of Food Strategy and Safety
     
    ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly-collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, nearly 200 school partners and more than ten thousand volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you.  
     
    POSITION SUMMARY: The responsibility of the Retail Sourcing Specialist is to assist with organizing the day-to-day activity for food & product acquisition on behalf of The Food Bank. Building, cultivating and retaining relationships with retailers and manufacturers throughout the Food Bank’s service area. This position will report to the Director of Food Sourcing and Safety and will work closely with the operations and programs teams. 
     
    DUTIES:
    • Develop new relationships and acquire new resources (including fresh produce) throughout The Food Bank’s 32-county service area
    • Builds champions out of retail store staff to support ongoing food sourcing efforts
    • Monitors retail donor activity
    • Troubleshoot retail donation issues with the appropriate programs staff, agency contacts, and store leadership
    • Educates retail personnel on donation program and guidelines
    • Assist with developing strategies to expand food sourcing
    • Expand the acquisition of high-quality food including meat, produce, dairy, shelf-stable, and recovery items through grassroots efforts
    • Follow Feeding America guidelines and requirements
    • Maintain and develop relationships with other Feeding America food banks
    • Assist with coordinating paperwork, invoices & logistics for all incoming loads
    • Ensure an accurate product acquisition database, department reporting, donor correspondence, and mail lists are maintained for positive results
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Exceptional communication skills, including verbal and written correspondence
    • Ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, and develop creative solutions to navigate food sourcing and supply chain challenges.
    • Ability to travel                       
    • Must be able to work both independently and on a team
    • Highly proficient in Microsoft and internet-based programs and applications.
    • Sensitive to the needs of the low-income community
    • Ability to work with a variety of people and businesses             
    • Prior agriculture experience is strongly preferred.  
    • Prior food banking or food acquisition/sourcing experience preferred
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
    • Have or ability to attain a valid class E driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record
    • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
    Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, South Carolina
    Websitehttps://sharefoodbringhope.org/employment-opportunities

    Skills

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    • Donation Guidelinesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
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    • Internet Programmingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
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    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
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    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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