Job details Summary Spherion $67,000 - $72,000 per year Permanent 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Industry warehousing & distribution (Transportation and Material Moving Occupations) Reference number S_179742 Job details Ready to orchestrate a mission-critical supply chain? Join us to lead food procurement and inventory management The Director of Procurement & Inventory provides strategic leadership and oversight for food procurement, inventory management, receiving operations, purchasing, and product planning functions. This position is responsible for ensuring an adequate, diverse, and cost-effective food supply while maintaining accurate inventory, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of donated and purchased food resources. ... As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director collaborates across departments to strengthen the organization's supply of food, optimize inventory performance, support equitable distribution, and advance strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for food procurement, inventory management, receiving, and purchasing operations. Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff. Oversee all purchased food activities, including solicitation, purchasing, vendor selection, and contract management. Direct daily operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling, order fulfillment, and food distribution. Build and maintain productive relationships with manufacturers, retailers, growers, Feeding America,government agencies, food brokers, and community partners. Monitor productivity and implement improvements that increase efficiency and service levels. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all operational areas. Collaborate with the Director of Distribution & Facilities to optimize product flow throughout warehouse operations. Identify opportunities to expand food sourcing while improving quality, nutritional value, and variety. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations. Participate as a member of the Leadership Team in organizational planning and decision-making. Participate in organizational strategic planning initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, inventory systems, technology, and supply chain performance. Support implementation of new technologies an operational systems. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. Food Procurement Ensure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and grant requirements. Collaborate with Development to identify opportunities for food donations and sponsored food purchases. Inventory Management Oversee all inventory management activities. Establish receiving standards that protect food safety and inventory integrity, ensure accurate inspection,documentation. Ensure donated and purchased food is received in accordance with Feeding America, USDA, AIB, and organizational standards. Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and system controls. Develop inventory forecasting models that align food availability with partner agency demand. Monitor inventory turnover, spoilage, shrinkage, aging inventory, and product loss. Develop strategies that maximize inventory utilization while minimizing waste. Ensure inventory records accurately reflect all product movement and transactions.

Working hours:

7:00 AM - 4:00

PM Skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Competencies, Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills Strong leadership ability, sound judgment and high professional ethics Proficient in MS Office applications Forklift and Food Safety Certification or the ability to certify Current valid driver???s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required www.spherion.com/apply/75102 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Ready to orchestrate a mission-critical supply chain? Join us to lead food procurement and inventory management The Director of Procurement & Inventory provides strategic leadership and oversight for food procurement, inventory management, receiving operations, purchasing, and product planning functions. This position is responsible for ensuring an adequate, diverse, and cost-effective food supply while maintaining accurate inventory, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of donated and purchased food resources. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director collaborates across departments to strengthen the organization's supply of food, optimize inventory performance, support equitable distribution, and advance strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for food procurement, inventory management, receiving, and purchasing operations. Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff. Oversee all purchased food activities, including solicitation, purchasing, vendor selection, and contract management. Direct daily operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling, order fulfillment, and food distribution. ... Build and maintain productive relationships with manufacturers, retailers, growers, Feeding America,government agencies, food brokers, and community partners. Monitor productivity and implement improvements that increase efficiency and service levels. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all operational areas. Collaborate with the Director of Distribution & Facilities to optimize product flow throughout warehouse operations. Identify opportunities to expand food sourcing while improving quality, nutritional value, and variety. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations. Participate as a member of the Leadership Team in organizational planning and decision-making. Participate in organizational strategic planning initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, inventory systems, technology, and supply chain performance. Support implementation of new technologies an operational systems. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. Food Procurement Ensure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and grant requirements. Collaborate with Development to identify opportunities for food donations and sponsored food purchases. Inventory Management Oversee all inventory management activities. Establish receiving standards that protect food safety and inventory integrity, ensure accurate inspection,documentation. Ensure donated and purchased food is received in accordance with Feeding America, USDA, AIB, and organizational standards. Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and system controls. Develop inventory forecasting models that align food availability with partner agency demand. Monitor inventory turnover, spoilage, shrinkage, aging inventory, and product loss. Develop strategies that maximize inventory utilization while minimizing waste. Ensure inventory records accurately reflect all product movement and transactions.

Working hours:

7:00 AM - 4:00

PM Skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Competencies, Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills Strong leadership ability, sound judgment and high professional ethics Proficient in MS Office applications Forklift and Food Safety Certification or the ability to certify Current valid driver???s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required www.spherion.com/apply/75102 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities Provide leadership for food procurement, inventory management, receiving, and purchasing operations.

Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff.

Oversee all purchased food activities, including solicitation, purchasing, vendor selection, and contract management.

Direct daily operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, handling, order fulfillment, and food distribution.

Build and maintain productive relationships with manufacturers, retailers, growers, Feeding America,government agencies, food brokers, and community partners.

Monitor productivity and implement improvements that increase efficiency and service levels.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all operational areas.

Collaborate with the Director of Distribution & Facilities to optimize product flow throughout warehouse operations.

Identify opportunities to expand food sourcing while improving quality, nutritional value, and variety.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.

Participate as a member of the Leadership Team in organizational planning and decision-making.

Participate in organizational strategic planning initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, inventory systems, technology, and supply chain performance.

Support implementation of new technologies an operational systems.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Food ProcurementEnsure compliance with organizational purchasing policies and grant requirements.

Collaborate with Development to identify opportunities for food donations and sponsored food purchases.

Inventory ManagementOversee all inventory management activities.

Establish receiving standards that protect food safety and inventory integrity, ensure accurate inspection,documentation.

Ensure donated and purchased food is received in accordance with Feeding America, USDA, AIB, and organizational standards.

Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and system controls.

Develop inventory forecasting models that align food availability with partner agency demand.

Monitor inventory turnover, spoilage, shrinkage, aging inventory, and product loss.

Develop strategies that maximize inventory utilization while minimizing waste.

Ensure inventory records accurately reflect all product movement and transactions. experience 4-7 years skills Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry setting qualifications

Competencies, Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, general materials handling, preferably in a food industry settingExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenExcellent analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership ability, sound judgment and high professional ethicsProficient in MS Office applicationsForklift and Food Safety Certification or the ability to certifyCurrent valid driver???s license, good driving record, and reliable transportationFlexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it