Jeff Austin

Jeff Austin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, currently serving as Senior Manager of Planning and Purchasing at JBS USA since October 2021. Prior roles include Purchasing Manager at Empire Packing Company and Diverse Label Printing Distribution, where Jeff managed purchasing for food processing packaging materials. Jeff also held the position of Lead Buyer for WDS, Inc., overseeing packaging materials for food manufacturing, and worked as a Buyer and Operations Analyst for Edge Industrial Tool Co., LLC, contributing to a start-up's planning and execution. Early experience includes roles in purchasing at Evolution Power Tools, LLC, and management at Underground Printing. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Iowa.