The Ordering Manager - is responsible for placing all orders for supplies and equipment for the incident. The Ordering Manager reports to the Supply Unit Leader.

The major responsibilities of the Ordering Manager are:

• Review Common Responsibilities
  
  
• Obtain necessary agency(s) order forms.
  
  
• Establish ordering procedures.
  
  
• Establish name and telephone numbers of agency(s) personnel receiving orders.
  
  
• Set up filing system.
  
  
• Get names of incident personnel who have ordering authority.
  
  
• Check on what has already been ordered.
  
  
• Ensure order forms are filled out correctly.
  
  
• Place orders in a timely manner.
  
  
• Consolidate orders, when possible.
  
  
• Identify times and locations for delivery of supplies and equipment.
  
  
• Keep Receiving and Distribution Manager informed of orders placed.
  
  
• Submit all ordering documents to the Documentation Control Unit through the Supply Unit Leader before demobilization.
  
  
• Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF^*).