Vice President, Food Industry Partnerships (Nationwide - Chicago Preferred)
Vice President, Food Industry Partnerships (Nationwide - Chicago Preferred) Supply Chain Chicago, Illinois Description To express your interest in this role please email email protected .
All nominations, inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
Work.
Serve.
Thrive.
Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives.
Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission.
We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.
We are a national, nonprofit organization and the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
The Opportunity At this critical moment in its history, Feeding America is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven executive to serve as the Vice President, Food Industry Partnerships.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will develop and lead the execution of food industry donation strategies that meet overall network food raising objectives.
This leader will lead the team that works with national food donors to design and implement food donation programs benefiting Feeding America member food banks, agencies and the clients they serve.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will identify, assess and operationalize innovative food donation streams, optimize efficiencies and scale of existing food donation streams, and ensure the development of new programs and partnerships.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Supply Chain Officer, the VP, Food Industry Partnerships serves as a member of the Supply Chain Department Leadership Team and will lead a team of 12.
Salary Range:
$130,000 to $165,000
Based on Experience
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of strategies and programs to grow the retail and manufacturing donations, as well as Grocery Purchasing Program participation, working in collaboration with the Feeding America network of food banks to leverage national relationships while ensuring local value creation.
Research, develop, test, implement and manage innovation within food recovery that will secure food products from untapped sources across the grocery and manufacturing food industry supply chain.
Collaborate with the Strategic Capabilities Team to optimize synergies in building food sourcing capacity in the food bank network focusing on areas where the work between the two teams intersects.
Work closely with the Information Technology team and network members (including the National Council) to lead the development of strategies supported by technology solutions which transform the FANO (Feeding America Nonprofit Organization) network's ability to source food in an equitable and collaborative way.
Engage collaboratively with the Development and Marketing teams to effectively develop, grow and steward critical donor relationships and respond to donor needs and requests.
Develop and maintain key value-added, strategic relationships within the grocery and manufacturing industries positioning the Feeding America network as a food waste solution and hunger-relief partner.
Educate food donors on Feeding America's network organizational structure and operations.
Direct the development of department objectives, actions and metrics and associated budget needs each annual budgeting cycle and for a perpetual three-year planning process ensuring alignment with Feeding America's strategic outcomes and priorities.
Incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals and objectives that align with department and Feeding America strategic objectives.
Establish effective processes to ensure transparency and accountability to track progress through KPIs and other scorecards.
Create a team-based, continuous improvement-oriented work environment that is focused on providing excellent customer service to donors and network members while keeping people facing hunger at the center of all decision making.
Invest in, and develop, the professional capabilities of team members to support career growth and build a high-performing team.
Collaborate with the Strategic Capabilities Team in determining network grant awards.
Lead or support Feeding America national learning conferences as needed to ensure maximum value of content for network.
Participate on task forces, special projects and inter/intra departmental projects as needed.
Travel:
Frequent - between 20% - 40%.
Foundational Requirements A Passion for the Mission - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will have a passion for the mission of Feeding America and a commitment to ending hunger.
This leader will embrace the core values of the organization and its commitment to transforming the lives of those in need.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will flourish in a mission-driven, business environment.
This leader will be energized working in a national organization while continually innovating to help expand the reach of Feeding America.
This executive will have a collaborative spirit and will be an empathic leader, treating others with respect.
This leader will be an individual of unquestioned integrity, ethics and values; someone who can be trusted without reservation.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will play a critical role in prioritizing equity as a driver for Feeding America.
This leader will embrace principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in word and action, including hiring, mentorship, teambuilding, network activities and stakeholder engagement.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will actively focus on building equity into structures, systems, operating goals and processes for employees and the communities Feeding America serves.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will bring expertise, an innovative and open mindset, and a commitment to inclusive practices that value different backgrounds and life experiences and allows everyone to bring their authentic self to work.
Required Leadership Competencies Translates strategy to operational goals - Translates organization strategy into SMART goals down to the team and individual level.
Support highest and best use of organization resources and maximizes efficient use of department resources to deliver against strategic goals.
Empowers teams to execute against agreed upon projects with approved resources.
Monitors strategic progress and provides transparent feedback to all levels of the organization.
Coaches and develops talent and teams - Leverages talent management processes to develop talent for the department.
Coaches and mentor's talent with a focus on creating growth opportunities and providing regular, constructive, feedback to direct reports and others as appropriate.
Demonstrates personal commitment to talent development through active involvement in all phases of the talent management cycle including recruiting, performance, development, and compensation.
Collaborates internally & externally - Understands and promotes process and structure to facilitate collaboration.
Identifies key stakeholders and ensures collaboration occurs between departments, across the Network and with external partners through words and actions and by removing barriers when necessary.
Collaborates and models positive engagement resolving issues and elevating conversations to focus on mission and what's best for the people we serve.
Fosters innovation and continuous growth - Ensures that systems and processes are in place to identify new ideas, scan for best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Pushes the organization to draw on internal and external ideas and solutions in developing initiatives and processes.
Creates a learning environment.
Leverages functional experience - Leverages industry and functional expertise to shape strategic and operational decisions.
Tracks latest practices and innovations and ways these could improve processes within the organization.
Identifies potential challenges or threats and develops plans to respond.
Inspires, motivates, and influences others - Inspires passion and commitment by elevating our mission to end hunger and connecting our work to the people we serve.
Motivates through positive words and thoughtful actions making meaningful connections with staff, food bank members, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Broadly understands the key stakeholders who are essential to supporting our mission and achievement of strategic outcomes and directs department in developing specific plans and actions to engage them.
Required Technical Competencies and Experience Minimum 10-15 years of experience managing a sales, marketing, or supply chain function within the grocery or manufacturing industries including senior level management roles.
Or similar experience within a food bank or other not for profit setting.
Experience leading the development and implementation of strategies and complex projects in a cross functional environment where co-creation of ideas, building consensus, thought leadership and influence are critical to success.
Demonstrated experience building partnerships in a sales, service, donor or other capacity.
Demonstrated understanding of how to build collaborative partnerships and translate functional insights into actionable partner strategies.
Demonstrated experience analyzing and quantifying the economics of decision-making within the food industry (decision to sell to secondary market, donate or dump unsellable product).
A track record of success in identifying and implementing best in class management operational processes as it relates to the development of purchasing and logistical programs, service, quality assurance, and technology systems supporting operations.
Experience with and/or significant exposure to, a sophisticated, responsive MIS operations environment.
Strong systems and technology literacy with adequate technical competency to gain respect of a highly technical staff.
The ideal candidate will have the following professional & personal qualities, skills and characteristics:
A Skilled Leader & Manager - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships has a proven track record of leading and elevating a team and function.
This leader will bring the ability to translate strategy into ambitious and transformative goals and empower their team and all key stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
With a hands-on approach, the VP, Food Industry Partnerships brings an approachable, authentic, transparent and consistent style of leadership.
This leader coaches, mentors and develops talent with a focus on creating growth opportunities and providing regular, constructive feedback to the team and others as appropriate.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships is comfortable with and capable of making difficult decisions and ensures accountability and high standards for staff deliverables, while providing staff with a mission-driven work environment and professional growth opportunities.
This leader encourages and inspires innovation and develops a learning-centered environment.
Relationship Builder & Collaborator - Critical to success in this role, the VP will be skilled at quickly establishing and sustaining excellent relationships across Feeding America, food bank members, donors and other key stakeholders.
The VP will be a natural partner and 'ambassador' with a demonstrated ability to connect and build bridges.
A diplomatic and supportive professional, the VP will enhance Feeding America's culture of collaboration.
This leader will be a proactive communicator with natural gravitas and the ability to lead through influence.
This leader will successfully develop partnerships outside Feeding America to advance the organization's strategic priorities.
Functional Acumen & Results Orientation - The VP will be a credible leader with experience managing a sales, marketing or supply chain function within the grocery or manufacturing industries.
This leader will bring a demonstrated ability to analyze and quantify the economics of decision-making within the food industry (for example, the decision to sell to the secondary market, donate or dump unsellable product).
The VP will bring a proven ability to identify and implement best in class management and operational processes as it relates to the development of purchasing and logistical programs, service, quality assurance and technology systems supporting operations.
The VP will be a results-oriented leader who evaluates outcomes with a metrics-based approach.
Feeding America embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity.
Their goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
All nominations, inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
Work.
Serve.
Thrive.
Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives.
Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission.
We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.
We are a national, nonprofit organization and the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
The Opportunity At this critical moment in its history, Feeding America is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven executive to serve as the Vice President, Food Industry Partnerships.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will develop and lead the execution of food industry donation strategies that meet overall network food raising objectives.
This leader will lead the team that works with national food donors to design and implement food donation programs benefiting Feeding America member food banks, agencies and the clients they serve.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will identify, assess and operationalize innovative food donation streams, optimize efficiencies and scale of existing food donation streams, and ensure the development of new programs and partnerships.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Supply Chain Officer, the VP, Food Industry Partnerships serves as a member of the Supply Chain Department Leadership Team and will lead a team of 12.
Salary Range:
$130,000 to $165,000
Based on Experience
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of strategies and programs to grow the retail and manufacturing donations, as well as Grocery Purchasing Program participation, working in collaboration with the Feeding America network of food banks to leverage national relationships while ensuring local value creation.
Research, develop, test, implement and manage innovation within food recovery that will secure food products from untapped sources across the grocery and manufacturing food industry supply chain.
Collaborate with the Strategic Capabilities Team to optimize synergies in building food sourcing capacity in the food bank network focusing on areas where the work between the two teams intersects.
Work closely with the Information Technology team and network members (including the National Council) to lead the development of strategies supported by technology solutions which transform the FANO (Feeding America Nonprofit Organization) network's ability to source food in an equitable and collaborative way.
Engage collaboratively with the Development and Marketing teams to effectively develop, grow and steward critical donor relationships and respond to donor needs and requests.
Develop and maintain key value-added, strategic relationships within the grocery and manufacturing industries positioning the Feeding America network as a food waste solution and hunger-relief partner.
Educate food donors on Feeding America's network organizational structure and operations.
Direct the development of department objectives, actions and metrics and associated budget needs each annual budgeting cycle and for a perpetual three-year planning process ensuring alignment with Feeding America's strategic outcomes and priorities.
Incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals and objectives that align with department and Feeding America strategic objectives.
Establish effective processes to ensure transparency and accountability to track progress through KPIs and other scorecards.
Create a team-based, continuous improvement-oriented work environment that is focused on providing excellent customer service to donors and network members while keeping people facing hunger at the center of all decision making.
Invest in, and develop, the professional capabilities of team members to support career growth and build a high-performing team.
Collaborate with the Strategic Capabilities Team in determining network grant awards.
Lead or support Feeding America national learning conferences as needed to ensure maximum value of content for network.
Participate on task forces, special projects and inter/intra departmental projects as needed.
Travel:
Frequent - between 20% - 40%.
Foundational Requirements A Passion for the Mission - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will have a passion for the mission of Feeding America and a commitment to ending hunger.
This leader will embrace the core values of the organization and its commitment to transforming the lives of those in need.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will flourish in a mission-driven, business environment.
This leader will be energized working in a national organization while continually innovating to help expand the reach of Feeding America.
This executive will have a collaborative spirit and will be an empathic leader, treating others with respect.
This leader will be an individual of unquestioned integrity, ethics and values; someone who can be trusted without reservation.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will play a critical role in prioritizing equity as a driver for Feeding America.
This leader will embrace principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in word and action, including hiring, mentorship, teambuilding, network activities and stakeholder engagement.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will actively focus on building equity into structures, systems, operating goals and processes for employees and the communities Feeding America serves.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships will bring expertise, an innovative and open mindset, and a commitment to inclusive practices that value different backgrounds and life experiences and allows everyone to bring their authentic self to work.
Required Leadership Competencies Translates strategy to operational goals - Translates organization strategy into SMART goals down to the team and individual level.
Support highest and best use of organization resources and maximizes efficient use of department resources to deliver against strategic goals.
Empowers teams to execute against agreed upon projects with approved resources.
Monitors strategic progress and provides transparent feedback to all levels of the organization.
Coaches and develops talent and teams - Leverages talent management processes to develop talent for the department.
Coaches and mentor's talent with a focus on creating growth opportunities and providing regular, constructive, feedback to direct reports and others as appropriate.
Demonstrates personal commitment to talent development through active involvement in all phases of the talent management cycle including recruiting, performance, development, and compensation.
Collaborates internally & externally - Understands and promotes process and structure to facilitate collaboration.
Identifies key stakeholders and ensures collaboration occurs between departments, across the Network and with external partners through words and actions and by removing barriers when necessary.
Collaborates and models positive engagement resolving issues and elevating conversations to focus on mission and what's best for the people we serve.
Fosters innovation and continuous growth - Ensures that systems and processes are in place to identify new ideas, scan for best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Pushes the organization to draw on internal and external ideas and solutions in developing initiatives and processes.
Creates a learning environment.
Leverages functional experience - Leverages industry and functional expertise to shape strategic and operational decisions.
Tracks latest practices and innovations and ways these could improve processes within the organization.
Identifies potential challenges or threats and develops plans to respond.
Inspires, motivates, and influences others - Inspires passion and commitment by elevating our mission to end hunger and connecting our work to the people we serve.
Motivates through positive words and thoughtful actions making meaningful connections with staff, food bank members, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Broadly understands the key stakeholders who are essential to supporting our mission and achievement of strategic outcomes and directs department in developing specific plans and actions to engage them.
Required Technical Competencies and Experience Minimum 10-15 years of experience managing a sales, marketing, or supply chain function within the grocery or manufacturing industries including senior level management roles.
Or similar experience within a food bank or other not for profit setting.
Experience leading the development and implementation of strategies and complex projects in a cross functional environment where co-creation of ideas, building consensus, thought leadership and influence are critical to success.
Demonstrated experience building partnerships in a sales, service, donor or other capacity.
Demonstrated understanding of how to build collaborative partnerships and translate functional insights into actionable partner strategies.
Demonstrated experience analyzing and quantifying the economics of decision-making within the food industry (decision to sell to secondary market, donate or dump unsellable product).
A track record of success in identifying and implementing best in class management operational processes as it relates to the development of purchasing and logistical programs, service, quality assurance, and technology systems supporting operations.
Experience with and/or significant exposure to, a sophisticated, responsive MIS operations environment.
Strong systems and technology literacy with adequate technical competency to gain respect of a highly technical staff.
The ideal candidate will have the following professional & personal qualities, skills and characteristics:
A Skilled Leader & Manager - The VP, Food Industry Partnerships has a proven track record of leading and elevating a team and function.
This leader will bring the ability to translate strategy into ambitious and transformative goals and empower their team and all key stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
With a hands-on approach, the VP, Food Industry Partnerships brings an approachable, authentic, transparent and consistent style of leadership.
This leader coaches, mentors and develops talent with a focus on creating growth opportunities and providing regular, constructive feedback to the team and others as appropriate.
The VP, Food Industry Partnerships is comfortable with and capable of making difficult decisions and ensures accountability and high standards for staff deliverables, while providing staff with a mission-driven work environment and professional growth opportunities.
This leader encourages and inspires innovation and develops a learning-centered environment.
Relationship Builder & Collaborator - Critical to success in this role, the VP will be skilled at quickly establishing and sustaining excellent relationships across Feeding America, food bank members, donors and other key stakeholders.
The VP will be a natural partner and 'ambassador' with a demonstrated ability to connect and build bridges.
A diplomatic and supportive professional, the VP will enhance Feeding America's culture of collaboration.
This leader will be a proactive communicator with natural gravitas and the ability to lead through influence.
This leader will successfully develop partnerships outside Feeding America to advance the organization's strategic priorities.
Functional Acumen & Results Orientation - The VP will be a credible leader with experience managing a sales, marketing or supply chain function within the grocery or manufacturing industries.
This leader will bring a demonstrated ability to analyze and quantify the economics of decision-making within the food industry (for example, the decision to sell to the secondary market, donate or dump unsellable product).
The VP will bring a proven ability to identify and implement best in class management and operational processes as it relates to the development of purchasing and logistical programs, service, quality assurance and technology systems supporting operations.
The VP will be a results-oriented leader who evaluates outcomes with a metrics-based approach.
Feeding America embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity.
Their goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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