Dairy Farmers of America · 3 months ago
Senior Warehouse Purchasing Specialist
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDairy Farmers of America is a leading organization in the dairy industry, and they are seeking a Senior Warehouse Purchasing Specialist. This role involves acquiring materials and supplies, coordinating purchasing activities with various departments, and maintaining inventory levels to support the plant's operations.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Gather and analyze data to procure accurate and necessary packaging and ingredients (P&I) for the plant
Maintain accurate records on all ordering of P&I
Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels
Works closely with remote warehouse, outside vendors, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery of P&I
Follows up on deliveries to ensure efficient stock of materials have been received for plant success
Communicate unusual or complex issue to Warehouse Manager to determine proper resolution
Prepares, reviews, and tracks orders through the purchasing process
Accurately input and maintain orders placed including inventory purchase orders, price changes and order updates
Maintain a weekly and monthly inventory of P&I
Responsible for entries in SAP Computer System
Communicate as required with truck drivers, customers, vendors, and suppliers in a professional manner
Expected to function as an engaged employee and contribute to the site’s continuous improvement efforts
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Qualification
Required
Acquires materials and supplies, places purchase orders for goods that have standard costs and quoted discounts already in place
Works closely with the Operations Department to identify and procure Packaging & Ingredients for the plant
Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels
Prepares, reviews and tracks orders through the purchasing process
Inputs and maintains orders placed including inventory purchase orders, price changes and order updates
Follows up on orders
Prepares and files all related documentation
Prepares and completes reports as required
Gather and analyze data to procure accurate and necessary packaging and ingredients (P&I) for the plant
Maintain accurate records on all ordering of P&I
Works closely with remote warehouse, outside vendors, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery of P&I
Follows up on deliveries to ensure efficient stock of materials have been received for plant success
Communicate unusual or complex issue to Warehouse Manager to determine proper resolution
Maintain a weekly and monthly inventory of P&I
Responsible for entries in SAP Computer System
Communicate as required with truck drivers, customers, vendors, and suppliers in a professional manner
Expected to function as an engaged employee and contribute to the site's continuous improvement efforts
Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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