Commodity Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE: Primary purpose of the Commodity Specialist is to monitor our manufacturers' commodity diversions and achieve at least an 85-90% drawdown of the commodity pounds that were diverted per manufacturer in each state. This position is based in Omaha, NE and is not remote. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Access the commodity tracking systems (currently K-12 and Processor Link) on a regular basis per manufacturer, per state and monitor drawdowns of balances. * Verify the correct distributor and contact information is listed for each Recipient Agency on these websites. * Contact any Recipient Agency who is not within a range of par on drawdown percentage or has no drawdown. * Provide SEPDS, commodity order forms, commodity calculators and to Recipient Agencies as requested or as needed. * Establish and maintain good working relationships with commodity contacts at the manufacturers, distributors and at the state level. * Establish and maintain good working relationships and open communications with the Education Specialists regarding their accounts. * Provide monthly recap reports to the K12 Specialists with drawdown balances per manufacturer in each state. * Provide any commodity reporting or information when requested from manufacturers. * Ensure commodity pounds/dollars are available for order fulfillment. * Enter/process commodity orders as needed/required. * Consolidate orders to make truckload shipments while maintaining requested delivery weeks/months to many different shipping locations. * Provide manufacturer commodity information to state RA's early in their diversion process. * Establish and maintain an updated contact list of RA's per state. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Strong analytical and organizational skills. * Excellent attention to detail/accuracy and multi-tasking skills. * Maintain high-level of professionalism and ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality. * High school graduate or equivalent. * Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook. * Knowledge of USDA Commodity/FNS helpful * Highly concentrated mental and visual alertness. * A major portion of day is spent sitting and talking. * Frequent up/down motion to perform duties. * Moderate to heavy typing, calculating or otherwise working with fingers. * Visual acuity. PLEASE NOTE: Acxion Foodservice Inc. reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time.