Director of Inventory

Who We Are 

At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone--of every race, gender, sexuality, age and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger. 
 

Job Description

Join our team as the director of inventory, where you will be in a critical leadership role within the supply chain and operations management domain, with responsibilities spanning across inventory control, procurement, the Protein Packaging Center and program support. You will be overseeing all areas of supply and fulfilment within the service network. Ensuring daily product and supply levels meet partner agency and program demand. Managing a team of 7 – 15 employees in the administrative aspects of program performance and provide support to the other Operations teams.  
 

A Day in the Life 
 

Inventory Control: 

• Manage inventory systems (Warehouse Management Software and Microsoft Navision). 

• Ensure accurate processes for product receipt, ordering, pulling and shipments. 

• Oversee annual physical inventory and audits. 

• Give guidance for inventory tasks in various departments. 
   

Procurement: 

• Develop procurement strategies. 

• Maximize product value to customers while minimizing costs. 

• Manage product cost, freight, and value-added processing. 

• Build and maintain relationships with donors and vendors. 

• Improve sourcing processes for better demand planning and inventory availability. 

• Report supply chain issues and mitigation efforts. 

Protein Packaging Center: 

• Production planning support to efficiently process workable inventory. 

• Foster collaboration with sourcing to support procurement of protein donations and the offering of excess inventory to the Feeding America network.  

• Develop and maintain cost tracking & projections for each product type worked. 

• Ensure efficient processes and layout of equipment and room for optimal performance and output.  

• Utilize workforce development labor support while ensuring effective training for graduates’ success. 

Programs & Support: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for program integration with Operations. 

• Help in planning and executing short and long-term strategies. 

• Collaborate with Volunteer Operations to ensure production planning is adequate to meet program timing and agency demand. 

 
Leadership Responsibilities: 

Oversees between 7-15 staff. 

• Guide, shape and inspire divisional vision, employee engagement and effective participation in organizational planning and coordination. 

• Work with development staff to establish annual program work plans, including goals, priorities, activities and performance metrics to achieve organization targets. 

• Supervise, develop, motivate and evaluate staff. 

• Partner with other Regional Food Bank departments to implement organizational priorities. 

• Participate with executive leadership team in organizational development and strategic planning activities. Ensure that established goals are met or exceeded. 

• Empower and train staff to work effectively and respectfully with the partner network.