This role provides comprehensive support for K-12, Military, and Non-Commercial segments, ensuring smooth execution of commodity programs, bid management, compliance, and cross-functional coordination.
Manage USDA commodity processing programs, including internal coordination and external communication with Lunch line and state agencies.
Oversee tracking systems, drawdowns, and monthly reporting.
Coordinate pricing, product information, and bid paperwork for state and district bids.
Maintain compliance through audits and documentation (PFS, Buy American lists).
Support K-12 events, food shows, and broker inquiries.
Obtain and maintain Berry Amendment compliance documentation for Military segment.
Ensure military specifications are accurate and accessible.
Track sample requests and input opportunities into Salesforce.
Maintain GPO and segment data in Salesforce for Non-Commercial segment.
Manage membership lists and competitive item matching.
Support bid intake and consolidation for C&U accounts.
Assist with RFP responses and maintain account cheat sheets.
Serve as Salesforce point person for opportunity input across all segments.
Coordinate cross-functional communication with Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Acxion broker teams.
Process payments for Lunch line and ProcessorLink.
This role will back up and learn the Sales Excellence and Settlement Analyst roles to understand how the base foundation of the K-12 bids, Non-Commercial and Military promotion and claim activity work.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in project management, related K-12 school bid, Commodity, Non-Commercial, Military, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
Research, strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills
Knowledge of USDA commodity programs and bid processes preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, analytics, and ability to quickly learn and utilize multiple systems and draw appropriate conclusions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead
May require presentations to Sales, internal departments, and customers.
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Spanish knowledge is an added advantage.
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts
Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services