GENERAL PURPOSE Ensure adequate inventory of materials and supplies at the plant directly or through others to include Purchase for Resale (PFR) products. Manage inventories of goods and supplies to ensure the plant maintains adequate supply without carrying excessive inventories. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Order and receive all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, supplies, and other items as needed * Maintain adequate inventories of materials and supplies by developing and using a working understanding of plant operational requirements and supplier lead times * Perform activities that determine quantities of and delivery schedules of materials * Ensure and oversee accurate counting and reporting of receipts and inventories into the proper systems * Complete company standard purchase orders for all purchases and approve invoices for payment, verifying information * Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries. Provide information to management of any issues * Manage local supplier relationships to ensure that supplier expectations are understood and performance against those expectations are measured and monitored on regular basis * Implement best practices as appropriate * Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues * Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements * The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required