Buyer
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC
Madisonville, LA
Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory, Supply Chain
*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.
About the company
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Diversified Foods & Seasonings
Diversified Foods & Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
Our Madisonville, Louisiana facility produces a wide range of retail and foodservice products, both refrigerated and frozen formats. From perfectly seasoned cooked sides to indulgent macaroni and cheese and bold, zesty entrées, we bring exceptional flavor and consistency to every product we make.
We don’t just make great food—at our Theodore, Alabama facility we create the ingredients that make food unforgettable. We specialize in proprietary, custom-blended seasonings, sauces, marinades, batters, and breaders designed to deliver craveable, standout flavor. Whether it’s the perfect crispy coating on fried chicken or a rich, savory sauce, our products help bring bold flavors to life.
Our culinary and product development teams work hand-in-hand with our partners to craft solutions tailored to their brand, product profile, and marketplace.
We bring bold flavors to life—in cooked sides, sauces, seasonings, breaders, and batters.
Taste What Passion Can Inspire.