General Description: The primary objective of this position is to oversee operational areas of supply chain, logistics, transportation, inventory, and distribution across our 29-county service territory. The role provides leadership across these operational areas, setting clear vision and standards. The EVP, Supply Chain & Logistics works closely with senior leaders overseeing network development, food industry partnerships, distribution and programs teams. Success requires the ability to see the big picture while managing complex details, including leading and developing teams, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, and exercising sound judgement around budgets and operational decisions.
Essential Functions:
Vision & Leadership
- Develops and executes long-range strategic plans that maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and align with organizational growth.
- Provides leadership across SAFB supply chain departments, ensuring timely and cost-effective distribution of goods.
Operations
- Oversees operation across the San Antonio Food Bank’s 29-county area.
- Maintains an active on-site presence, providing day-to-day operational oversight, real-time problem solving, and visible support to teams while ensuring alignment with broader organizational standards and goals.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other SAFB departments on all aspects of acquisition and distribution of goods ensuring timely, fair, and equitable distribution.
- Develop and refine operational processes to support efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
People & Compliance
- Leads, mentors, and develops operational teams, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and efficiency.
- Ensures compliance with all requirements set forth by local, state, and national regulatory agencies, USDA, Feeding America, Department of Transportation, etc.
- Ensures a safe work environment, maintaining equipment regularly and in accordance with all applicable regulations.
- Develops contingency plans for disruptions and disasters.
- Oversees operational programs for TDJC inmates and other training programs supported by the SAFB.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, service delivery, manufacturing, logistics, or related fields.
- Senior-level leadership experience preferred.
- Proven ability to manage complex systems, processes, and teams in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and periods of heightened demand or emergency response.
- Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
- Proven experience ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and community settings.
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of the San Antonio Food Bank.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, hear, keyboard, and utilize fine manipulation and near visual acuity. The employee is occasionally required to walk, utilize gross manipulation, push, pull, reach, and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
This job is performed in an indoor environment and occasionally may require attendance at outdoor events. You may be required to drive to different locations with varying condition. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, service delivery, manufacturing, logistics, or related fields.
- Senior-level leadership experience preferred.
- Proven ability to manage complex systems, processes, and teams in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and periods of heightened demand or emergency response.
- Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
- Proven experience ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and community settings.
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of the San Antonio Food Bank.
What We Do
The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and empowering individuals in Southwest Texas. It provides food assistance and various programs to help clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
