Retail Sourcing Specialist I Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Retail Sourcing Specialist

I 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars 3400 N Desert Dr, East Point, GA 30344

Who We Are:

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries about where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we have been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. About the

Role:

The Retail Sourcing Specialist I is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with over 600 retail partners to acquire food and resources that can be distributed to the community in support of the Food Bank’s mission. The Retail Sourcing Specialist also looks for opportunities to increase retail donations while strengthening existing donors and agency relationships with over 190 agencies.

Where You’ll Work:

Supply Department /

Supply Chain What You’ll Do:

Build and Sustain Relationships:

Ability to solicit and onboard new donor relations Maintain, and strengthen existing relationships while troubleshooting and problem-solving complex situations Investigate, mitigate, and resolve issues that may arise between retailers and partner agencies Perform quarterly contact (phone, email, visits) with retailers and retail agencies within assigned regions and provide documentation of visits Immediate attention must be provided to all calls and emails from retailers and partner agencies as the rescue of food and customer service are our top priority Maximum donations through educating retailers’ staff on donations and food recovery programs while maintaining both company standards

Data and Administration:

Create, review, and distribute reports and maintain existing data spreadsheets, charts, and graphs, with an action plan where applicable Utilize donation data to determine a retailers donation pattern and contact retailer and or agency if there is a change in the pattern Communicate monthly data analysis with retailers and agencies to better grow the donations. Training Onboard and train new retail partners on ACFB policies and procedures Onboard and train retail agencies on various policies, procedures, and reporting platforms Conduct annual training and policy updates, to include an overview of the retail MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) and Program Manual to ensure adherence and compliance. Reinforce that retailers and agencies adhere to food safety standards Participate in Feeding America and other conference calls and trainings as needed Logistics Collaborate with various Retailers and Partner Agencies to ensure timely donation pick ups Work with Network Growth and Compliance Teams to determine which agencies are appropriate for participation in the Supplemental Retail Donation Program based on proximity to retailer, agency capacity and distribution schedules Collaborate with various retailers and partner agencies to ensure timely donation pick up schedule

Our Inclusive Hiring Process:

At the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We understand that skills can be gained through a variety of experiences – educational, work and lived. Towards that end, our Inclusive Hiring process is grounded in a skills based hiring approach. That means, we are looking for resumes that demonstrate key transferrable skills that can be applied to our job roles to support both our mission and culture. Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are: Customer Focus Decision Making Accountability The Ability to

Navigate Change What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience your resume should demonstrate: Demonstrated history in driving for results and steering relationships to achieve established goals Demonstrated experience in successfully managing relationships with donors and/ or other external partners in growing revenue or steam lining processes Must demonstrate a track record of collaborating with internal colleagues Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word Even Better if

You Have:

Demonstrated history of the foodservice and sales industry along with market trends Knowledge of Food Safety Practices An understanding that relationships are key to your success Adaptability in the workplace And You’ll Love this Position if: You are by nature – a quick learner, detail oriented and have super organizational skills You enjoy producing creative ideas and seeing the results of your plans while working in a driven team environment You are an excellent communicator with superior follow up and have the ability to multi-task and pivot when necessary You have a passion for the Food Bank’s mission and the clients we serve There may be some

Physical Demands and Travel:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. Employee is?routinely required to lift 50 lbs. Expected local travel for this position is 75%

Expectation:

We are committed to providing employees with an environment of mutual respect in which the values of Diversity, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Hard work are supported and encouraged. We work diligently to engender fairness, responsibility, trustworthiness, and teamwork to advance our mission: To fight hunger by engaging, educating, and empowering our community.