Forward projection of orders to vendors in order to reduce lead time and production costs by maintaining stock and minimizing the inventory cost of the company.
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To perform materials planning functions which includes managing raw material inventory levels and schedules availability of purchased items to meet production schedules.
Responsible for inventory turn and aging reports.
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Develop daily and weekly production plans for a factory or a product line to include resource planning and monitoring and reporting on the performance against plan.
Prepare weekly team or department workforce plans to identify the number of staff required to meet the demand forecast.
Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of process, procedures, and precedents.
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Continuously update and adjust production schedules to accommodate changes in demand, material availability, or production constraints.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess inventory.
Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
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