Program Specialist – K-12

The K-12 Commodity Program Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of the commodity-processing program. This role provides leadership to ensure all program deadlines are met including new school year set-up, annual audit, broker bid trainings and direct bid submissions. The K-12 Commodity Specialist shares insights to support bid pricing strategy and manages bid execution for assigned regions. This role will work closely with internal partners (Marketing, Sales, Customer Logistics, Pricing, IT, Trade Admin) as well as key industry contacts (USDA, SNA, ACDA, School Districts, Co-Op’s, Distributors) to effectively manage the commodity program.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing the completion of K-12 bids in assigned region either directly or through Land O’Lakes’ broker organization

• Compile and complete bid documents, implement bid pricing guidance, and assemble and submit supporting documentation within specified deadlines

• Work with State Departments to optimize and transfer commodity cheese balances to ensure school districts have adequate pounds to process into finished goods

• Leverage ProcessorLink to track and communicate commodity balances

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• 2 or more years of work experience - required

• Prior experience with K-12 Commodity experience preferred

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel – required

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pricing concepts - preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Embraces organizational changes and supports the K-12 go-to-market strategy

• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external relationships

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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