Food Sourcing Associate

Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania! We are looking for an experienced full-time Food Sourcing Associate to support the daily operations of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank through food sourcing responsibilities such as inventory management, product movement, data management, and donor/ vendor engagement. This position works closely with internal departments to coordinate the efficient flow of food products, maintain accurate product and inventory information, monitor warehouse capacity and product availability, and support forecasting and reporting activities. The Food Sourcing Associate also assists with identifying and prioritizing excess and close-dated inventory to maximize product utilization and minimize waste. Location: In-person, Harrisburg Healthy Food Hub (3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109) Rate: $19 -20/hour depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability 401k Paid Time Off 13 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Job Accountabilities: Maintain and update spreadsheets, records, and documentation to support accurate record keeping and information management. Answer and direct phone calls and emails related to inbound scheduling, food contributions, and other inquiries. Schedule inbound deliveries and maintain accurate truck schedules. Verify that trucks arrive as scheduled and that products are delivered accurately; identify and resolve delivery discrepancies. Monitor inventory levels and product needs, and communicate sourcing opportunities, product availability, shortages, surplus inventory, and close-dated products to appropriate teams to support timely decision-making and distribution efforts. Facilitate the movement of excess and close-dated products through prompt distribution efforts and team communication. Provide timely follow-up and coordination regarding inbound deliveries, product information, and assigned Food Sourcing projects. Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure the front warehouse remains adequately stocked with product. Assess warehouse capacity and support effective inventory planning and management. Maintain accurate and up-to-date product information in P2, including pricing, nutritional information, item descriptions, product images, and other relevant product details. Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to food sourcing activities. Monitor key performance indicators and support evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of food sourcing activities and forecasting. Facilitate cross-departmental communication and coordination among Transportation, Food Sourcing, Inventory Control, Warehouse, and Agency Services teams. Participate in discussions and initiatives related to culturally relevant foods and nutrition. Assist with purchasing activities as directed by the Food Sourcing Manager, including entering reorder points in P2, verifying invoices, and confirming that all purchase orders correspond across P2 and purchasing spreadsheets. Support vendor and donor relationships through stewardship events and activities. Help identify new sources of dry, refrigerated, and frozen food products through cold calling, email outreach, and communication with vendors, farmers, donors, and other potential food sources. Manage and complete assigned projects as directed. Create and update departmental standard operating procedures. Participate in virtual and in-person meetings, training, and other professional development activities. Participate in internal committees and workgroups. Perform other duties and tasks assigned. Other Duties: In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties. This job description is no…

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