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Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator

Food Bank for the Heartland

Omaha, NE | Full Time

$65k-80k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator

$65k-80k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Months Ago

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Food Bank for the Heartland is Hiring a Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator Near Omaha, NE

Position Title: Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

FLSA status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Position purpose:

The Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of logistics for inbound products essential to Food Bank for the Heartland’s supply chain operations. This role relies on a solid understanding of freight market dynamics, supply and demand factors, and strong organizational skills to meet the production and distribution needs of the organization. Primary responsibilities include managing a carrier portfolio and negotiations, overseeing timely delivery of purchased and donated products, coordinating delivery appointments, and providing strategic logistical solutions to satisfy vendor and donor expectations. The Food Sourcing Logistics Coordinator will work in tandem with other departments to support the organization’s overall budgetary goals, food distribution goals, and mission to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.

Essential Accountabilities:

Oversee all supply chain operations for inbound purchased products, USDA TEFAP products, and donations.
Schedule inbound delivery appointments and collaborate with Operations Coordinators to effectively manage receiving calendar.
Track and trace all inbound loads to ensure on time deliveries and communicate timely updates to relevant departments.
Build and develop carrier relationships to negotiate, and secure capacity for product delivery when outsourcing is needed.
Respond to vendors, donors, and carriers with a sense of urgency to provide an excellent customer experience.
Monitor freight budget and timely receipt of all freight invoices. Complete accurate projections of upcoming freight need to maintain freight budget.
Record and track data for all donations and donors using NetSuite, including item card creation, PO creation, date of donation, total pounds donated, and donor information.
In conjunction with External Affairs, coordinate food drives with individuals, corporations, and state-wide entities including initial communication with interested parties, delivery of collection receptacles, delivery of product to the warehouse, and data tracking of completed food drives.
Provide program and data management support for Retail Enablement Program.
Maintain positive working relationships with donors, vendors, and agencies.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Commitment to the mission and values of Food Bank for the Heartland
Strong positive customer service skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Professional dress and demeanor

Education and experience:

Proven experience in logistics support role and/or supply chain management
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Data management and experience preferred
Experience can substitute for education

Working conditions:

Typical Office setting

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; use repetitive hand motion and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The employee typically works in an office environment and uses computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office setting. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.