Food Sourcing Coordinator

Fulfill accelerates food security throughout Monmouth & Ocean Counties by leading a collaborative movement that connects people to food and related resources while also addressing systemic barriers to self-sufficiency and well-being.

Fulfill is part of local, state, and national alliances committed to advancing food security for everyone. Food insecurity is part of larger systemic issues that require comprehensive, multi-level approaches. On the ground level, Fulfill collaborates with and supports a network of approximately 300 community-based organizations throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties to distribute food and connect people to related services. On a systemic level, Fulfill works collaboratively with others to develop a comprehensive, systemic response to food insecurity targeted to addressing its root causes of poverty and social injustice.

Fulfill has an employee base of over 50 employees. Our headquarters is in Neptune (where this position is based), with a satellite branch (The B.E.A.T. Center) in Toms River. Fulfill is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

This position is responsible for the execution and growth of a bulk donation program for food, water and other items to ensure a nutritious and culturally relevant product mix for Fulfill’s agency partner network, as well as mobile pantries, children’s programs, and other food distribution programs across Monmouth & Ocean Counties. The essential functions of this position include:

Essential job functions:

• Scopes business landscapes to identify potential donors in the retail, agriculture, and manufacturing industries.
• Creates and implements an onsite visitation plan. Trains donation partners in their relevant donation tool kit when conducting visits.
• Provides coaching and customer service to donors regarding their service issues, performance, results and feedback from agency and operations teams.
• Creates, updates, and maintains a key contact database.
• Partners with the Network Engagement Team to enroll and manage agencies participating in the Enabled Agency Program.
• Conducts training with operations staff to discuss pick up and quality control guidelines.
• Collaborates with Development team to recognize retail donors and develop acknowledgment strategies.
• Creates and updates activity logs detailing donor visits and site visits.
• Builds and fosters relationships with Feeding America and partner food banks in the geographical region for the purpose of building a shared food sourcing strategy.
• Provides input into the annual budget by forecasting donations and department expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
• Compiles and analyzes data to guide decisions. Provides information that feeds reports on sourcing, donor performance, finance and distribution. Can articulate the findings of data to stakeholders.
  • Is a stakeholder in the organization-wide food sourcing strategy that includes purchased items, government commodities and donations from various sources.

Core Competencies:

• Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The individual possesses the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do the job.
• Communication – Communication is clear, concise, courteous, needed information is communicated regularly, and listening skills are strong.
• Interpersonal Skills – Individual works effectively with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Quality of Work: Work is accurate, neat, thorough, and complete.
• Productivity – Individual works efficiently, prioritizes and manages time effectively, and has work habits that support an ability to accomplish goals in a timely fashion.
• Dependability – Individual is reliable in completing assignments and meeting deadlines, and maintains consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Initiative – Individual works independently, solves problems, and looks for ways to improve systems or save costs.
• Adaptability – Individual is flexible, and able to adjust to a variety of situations.
• Decision Making – The individual uses logical and sound judgment.
• Compliance/Safety – The individual follows policies and procedures to ensure a productive and safe working environment.
• Customer Service – The individual addresses needs of stakeholders (partners, donors, clients, colleagues, etc.) quickly and courteously.
• Collaboration – The individual cooperates and works in partnership with others to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Stewardship of Resources: The individual ensures the careful and efficient use of all organizational resources (funds, food, supplies, equipment, time, etc.) in a manner consistent with Fulfill policies.

Skills, Education and Experience

• Experience in sales, vendor management, customer service, training, negotiation and marketing.
  • Experience in the food industry a plus
• Self-Starter
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills/Relationship building
• Capable of maintaining multiple accounts, including completing follow-up correspondence in a timely manner
• Reliable Transportation
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office/O365 applications
• Strong External Customer Focus
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills/Relationship building
• Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally to training events
• ServSafe manager certification within the first year of employment

Salary: $51,000- $59,600

Qualified candidates should send a resume to jasond@creativeworkforce.com

Equal Opportunity Employer