Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

At
Actus Nutrition
, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We are currently seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator to join the Wautoma, WI team. This role is critical in ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, packaging components, and supplies, while maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production schedules and customer demand.

This position will be an onsite opportunity at our Wautoma, WI plant.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to optimize cost and reliability.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Assist with purchase order amendments, including due date changes based on MRP recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to onboard new suppliers and materials.
• Track and manage inventory levels across multiple locations (including co-manufacturing sites).
• Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Forecast inventory needs based on production schedules and sales projections.
• Coordinate with production planners to ensure material availability.
• Implement FIFO and other inventory control best practices.
• Support transactional efficiency across purchasing and inventory workflows.
• Assist with toll manufacturing transactions, including Work order processing,