Food Sourcing & Retail Donation Manager
Food Sourcing & Retail Donation Manager
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Job Title: Food Sourcing & Retail Donation Manager
Location: Davenport IA
Status: Full Time Salaried/Exempt
Starting Salary: $65000
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Food Sourcing & Retail Donation Manager plays a critical role within the Food Sourcing Team at River Bend Food Bank (RBFB) directly contributing to the mission of alleviating hunger by rescuing surplus food and securing donations to support the distribution of over 17 million meals annually. This multifaceted position combines direct donor engagement strategic food sourcing and program oversight making it a unique and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about food security.
The role is responsible for cultivating managing and expanding relationships with retail grocery stores food manufacturers distributors and government partners to position RBFB as the preferred recipient of surplus food donations across its service area. Additionally this role supervises the Retail Donation Coordinator and manages both the Retail Store Donation Program and other procurement activities including donations purchases and government programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Donation Management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel and speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to regularly read from a computer or electronic device and to frequently operate a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here 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 function.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Location: Davenport IA
Status: Full Time Salaried/Exempt
Starting Salary: $65000
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Food Sourcing & Retail Donation Manager plays a critical role within the Food Sourcing Team at River Bend Food Bank (RBFB) directly contributing to the mission of alleviating hunger by rescuing surplus food and securing donations to support the distribution of over 17 million meals annually. This multifaceted position combines direct donor engagement strategic food sourcing and program oversight making it a unique and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about food security.
The role is responsible for cultivating managing and expanding relationships with retail grocery stores food manufacturers distributors and government partners to position RBFB as the preferred recipient of surplus food donations across its service area. Additionally this role supervises the Retail Donation Coordinator and manages both the Retail Store Donation Program and other procurement activities including donations purchases and government programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retail Donation Management
- Develop and implement visitation plans to engage retail grocery partners through regular (34 days per week) in-person visits using a RBFB vehicle.
- Educate store personnel (managers department leads and receivers) on donation guidelines and program benefits.
- Attend store-level meetings and training sessions to promote donation engagement.
- Maintain and update a key contact database for all donor relationships.
- Ensure seamless coordination between stores agencies and transportation for scheduled pick-ups.
- Utilize Meal Connect to monitor donations agency reporting and overall program activity.
- Provide personal donor recognition through thank-you notes calls emails and site visits.
- Prepare and submit progress reports to Feeding America and other stakeholders as required.
- Secure in-kind food donations from manufacturers distribution centers and other partners to meet annual distribution goals.
- Monitor Feeding Americas Choice system and participate in national bidding sessions for surplus product opportunities.
- Manage government food procurement programs through the Iowa and Illinois Departments of Human Services and other partner food banks.
- Evaluate and manage food purchasing decisions to support specific programs (e.g. Backpack TANF grant-funded initiatives) by balancing purchase cost utility and freight.
- Collaborate with Programs staff to forecast product needs based on seasonal trends and partner input.
- Work with Marketing to promote and recognize donors in publications and community outreach.
- Ensure data accuracy through timely entry and maintenance of donor information in relevant systems.
- Assist in developing long-term strategic goals and budgets for the food sourcing program.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state Feeding America RBFB and grant requirements.
- Coordinate with the Director of Operations to address logistical challenges with donations transportation and receiving.
- Directly supervise the Retail Donation Coordinator including hiring training and performance management.
- Provide weekly activity and performance reports to senior leadership.
- Represent RBFB at conferences events and community functions as needed.
- Support special events and public engagement efforts to build awareness and strengthen partnerships.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management and logistics preferred.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed sourcing decisions.
- Professional mission-driven and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelors Degree plus at least 5 years of purchasing distribution or supply chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solicitation or sales experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing material requirements planning (MRP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel Outlook and Word.
- Strong project management skills in complex multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and operational efficiencies.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks meet deadlines and multi-task effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong community partnerships.
- Ability to effectively present information and speak to groups of individuals.
- Ability to work well independently in a team environment.
- Accurate typing and data entry skills.
- Passion to support the mission of the organization and to help end hunger in our area.
- Ability to travel frequently throughout the Foodbanks service area including out-of-town and overnight travel required for professional development opportunities.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed occasionally outside of regular business hours.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation and drug test.
- Possession of a valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel and speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to regularly read from a computer or electronic device and to frequently operate a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here 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 function.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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