Director of Supply Chain
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,600.00 - $90,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Employment transition pay
Job Description
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring no one in the community goes hungry. With a mission centered on providing access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need, Second Harvest plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity across the region. This established nonprofit food bank collaborates with numerous partner agencies, donors, and community stakeholders to distribute food and supplies effectively, promoting health equity and community wellness. Operating both an office environment and a large distribution center, the organization emphasizes innovation, customer service, and operational excellence in its mission-driven work. Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or related field
- three or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, food systems, or logistics
- experience building and managing external partnerships
- demonstrated multi-channel leadership experience
- valid driver's license and ability to travel within service area
- food safety manager certification
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or related field
- three or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, food systems, or logistics
- experience building and managing external partnerships
- demonstrated multi-channel leadership experience
- valid driver's license and ability to travel within service area
- food safety manager certification
- experience in nonprofit or hunger relief operations preferred
- experience using ERP and inventory management systems preferred
- minimum of two years of food safety or quality experience preferred
- minimum of two years of experience providing excellent customer service preferred
- two years' experience within a warehouse environment preferred
- one year experience building relationships with external vendors or partners preferred
Job Duties
- Develop a multi year strategy for a resilient, equitable, and cost effective food supply chain
- ensure sourcing, logistics, and quality functions operate as a fully integrated system
- lead strategic planning and annual budgeting for supply chain operations
- track and improve key performance indicators across the supply chain
- oversee the ongoing implementation and evolution of the organization's product sourcing plan ensuring cross-departmental collaboration, accountability, and measurable progress toward goals
- implement and manage donor stewardship plans for all donor partners including donation receipts and reports
- analyze donor trends and stay current on local, regional, and national food industry trends and issues
- identify barriers to donation flow and recommend and implement comprehensive solutions
- lead team that works with donors to resolve quality issues and obtain date extensions and ingredient information as needed
- manage logistics and order fulfillment team ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment
- maintain clear communication on product availability and inventory status
- govern food safety systems, audits, and recall readiness
- set product quality standards and ensure consistent adherence
- partner with directors on audits
- ensure staff are trained and compliant with all safety and handling procedures
- partner closely with other directors to ensure excellent customer service and a seamless experience
- collaborate with teams to align product offerings with community needs and nutrition priorities
- provide transparent communication and visibility into product availability, quality, and distribution readiness
- respond to emerging needs and feedback with urgency and accountability
- evaluate program performance and make data-driven strategic adjustments
- host food industry member visits and tours to generate awareness, monetary support, and volunteerism
- supervise professional staff and teams responsible for sourcing, logistics, and quality
- set goals, measure performance, and ensure role clarity across the supply chain
- develop talent and reinforce a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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