St. Mary's Food Bank

Senior Regional Produce Sourcing Manager

St. Mary's Food Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $61,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Secure donated fresh produce from cooling facilities, shippers, and brokers across the Yuma, El Centro, and Calexico corridor
  • Identify and recover stranded or surplus produce loads that would otherwise go to waste
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with produce industry partners
  • Conduct regular in-person visits with cooling facilities and industry partners
  • Coordinate distribution of recovered produce with the appropriate logistics partners
  • Work with the SPC logistics team for product sourced within Arizona
  • Work with the CAFB logistics team for product sourced within California
  • Coordinate transportation with the Yuma-based CDL driver and regional freight partners
  • Ensure recovered product moves quickly to reduce waste and maintain quality
  • Supervise the Yuma-based CDL driver
  • Maintain accurate donor records and sourcing data
  • Generate reports and metrics related to sourcing activity and recovered pounds
  • Maintain regular communication with AzFBN sourcing and supply chain teams
  • Ensure proper food safety handling and traceability procedures

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fresh produce industry with preference for procurement and/or distribution.
  • For insurance purposes, must be at least 21 years of age; possess a current and valid Arizona Driver License and a safe driving record and reliable personal vehicle.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Current Food Handling Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
  • Ability to work occasionally outside of regular office hours and on weekends during peak produce season.
  • Business computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting applications and logistics programs.
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Certifications
Food Handling CertificationArizona Driver License