Buyer at Copeland Group – MADISONVILLE, Louisiana

*Now Hiring a Buyer 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.