Product Sourcing Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Merrillville, United States Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Inc. Full time

Department: Operations

Reports To: Vice President of Operations & Programs

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is looking for a motivated individual with operations and food/product sourcing experience to join its hunger relief team. This individual has a roll up the sleeves attitude and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships across the community, serving as a leader within the operations team, and enhancing the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana food sourcing and distribution program.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Establish and maintain relationships within the food industry and position the Food Bank as the partner of choice as a secondary market and solution to surplus food.
- Responsible for food donor recruitment and management, including regular calls and visits to current and potential donors to explain Food Bank donation process, benefits, and opportunities; track progress and report on results regularly.
- Maintain accurate food donor records and acknowledgements.
- Solicit and source donated food products, purchased food products, supplies, and transportation.
- Coordinate logistics and delivery of donations and purchases.
- Be a leader in the receiving and inventory processes, maintaining all necessary organizational, state, and national compliance and safety standards.
- Participate in food and fundraising activities, including major internal and external events that involve food donors.
- Work collaboratively across departments to ensure efficient and equitable distribution of services and products.
- Participate in the development and management of the annual purchased food budget.
- Five years of demonstrated success in purchasing and operations, with a background in the food industry preferred.
- Invoicing and administrative skills. Ability to manage budgets.
- Ability to operate or willingness to learn how to operate material handling equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Ability to drive company vehicles as necessary.
- Ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities, while paying attention to details and deliverables. Must be able to handle interruptions and maintain focus on tasks while producing accurate and high-quality work.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must pass pre-employment drug and background screens.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision
- Paid holidays, PTO
- 401K

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Pay: $42,571.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Merrillville, IN 46410: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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