What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Diversified Foods and Seasonings?
The Buyer will oversee the day-to-day activities to plan, manage, and coordinate all purchasing of ingredients and packaging materials from a cost-effective standpoint needed to meet the changing production and customer demand levels. The Supply Chain Manager will be a key driver in collaborating cross-functionality with key stakeholders in sales, production, suppliers, and the internal supply chain team to improve accuracy and inefficiencies. This position is a key driver in reducing / improving costs by managing inventories, sourcing, demand forecasting, coordinating logistics, analyzing data for process improvement, and financial forecasting.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage daily purchasing, inventory control, and warehousing activities.
- Process purchase orders, resolve claims, and ensure alignment with supplier agreements.
- Monitor and maintain raw material inventory, ensuring FIFO is followed.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies for cost reduction and efficiency.
- Coordinate with the scheduler to ensure timely delivery of materials for production.
- Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers for favorable terms.
- Oversee logistics, including shipment consolidation and managing returns.
- Monitor supplier performance and support product line transitions and new launches.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, management, or related field
- Certification in supply chain management
- 5 years of related experience in the food manufacturing business.
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain regulations and policies.
- Deductive reasoning, strong analytical, problem-solving, process development, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and relationship-building skills to effectively work, with various people and personalities / team players; able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization in person and in writing including training.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Excellent presentation skills.
Requirements
Salary Description
Starting up to $75,000 - $80,000 per year
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
