Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator, Distribution Strategy will work closely with the Senior Manager, Distribution Strategy and be responsible for supporting and assisting in key assignments, project management, and data analysis to help execute the strategy and agenda for the Operations team.

Essential Functions

• Provides key support while helping to complete and communicate assigned project tasks within the deadlines set forth by the Senior Manager.
• Work cross functionally with different departments and serves as a reliable, trusted, and fair channel for all stakeholders.

• Leads projects according to the position’s objectives upon direct leader’s request. Determining required project deliverables and escalating issues as needed for direction/approval.

• Discusses project status, completion, success metrics, and barriers during internal meetings
• Collects action items, takes meeting minutes, and consolidates feedback as needed
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Builds presentations and communicates content and vision clearly

• Tracks and follows up on action items that are due from key stakeholders
• Performs data collection, analytical research, problem resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• College degree combined with previous project management experience
• Food Distribution experience a plus
• Strong analytical background with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and proactive action.
• Experience managing large or complex projects and comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience analyzing data and translating it into strategic actions.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively within a group and can build relationships quickly
• Strong attention to detail and follow through on instructions
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assignments, and other interruptions
• Extremely trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information or situations with discretion
• Strong understanding of business financials and process improvement
• Expert skills in Excel and PowerPoint