Supply Chain Project Manager

Company Description

Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food from local and national food donors before it goes to waste and gets it to people facing hunger in San Diego County. It is the only Feeding America partner food bank in the region.

Feeding San Diego is dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse county we serve, including those with varying backgrounds and life experiences. Applicants who strengthen our team through personal knowledge of poverty and food insecurity, as well as members of marginalized groups, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing innovative new partnerships between food rescue donors and distribution outlets with a goal of increasing food rescued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all the job functions that may be required to be performed by this position.  Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  Occasional evening or weekend work is required as a condition of employment.

Partner Food Rescue Program Expansion

• Expand capacity in the Partner Food Rescue Program through innovative sourcing and distribution solutions
• Under general supervision, develop new program models that are effective and scalable, prioritizing food safety, donor relationship management and overall program goals of increased PFR capacity (eg. Food hubs)
• Utilize existing tools and program models to optimize the existing PFR program to improve program efficiency (eg. Create routes for strategic partners)
• Collaborate with other departments (Programs, Volunteer, Operations) to fully develop ideas and understand their impact on the organization

Engage Diverse Donors Countywide

• Independently identify prospective donors across the county, focusing on unique or non-traditional donors that hold potential to be successful in PFR program
• Develop donation guidelines, collateral and other resources as needed to support unique donors
• Under general supervision, work with prospective donors to evaluate their unique needs related to a donation program and provide program expertise to identify sustainable and scalable solutions
• Set up new donors in CRM database
• Create and run donor tracking reports as requested

Communication and Networking

• Represent FSD in community and government collaborative groups
• Attend events including trade shows, association meetings and network conferences as needed
• Work with MarComm and Development team to create and deliver consistent messages to donors

INTERACTION

This position will interact closely with the Food Sourcing, Programs, Development, Marketing, Communications & Content and Operations Department. The position also requires interaction with retail employees at store and regional levels and the staff and volunteers of our community partner agencies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of professional experience with program development and oversight, competing priorities, and deadlines
• Preferred: 5+ years of work experience in foodservice, grocery, food safety or food distribution organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A professional demeanor with an aptitude for problem solving
• Possess solid relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and a mature understanding of cultural competence
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills
• Accurate and detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service with professional representation in the community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices
• Passion for and commitment to Feeding San Diego’s mission to alleviate hunger and food insecurity

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, personal computer, multi-function copy machine.

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