Broad Function and Purpose of Position: Responsible for the prioritizing and planning of a production process to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and achieve OLA and DIOH objectives. Create, update and maintain production schedules in accordance with product demand, material availability, and appropriate lead-time. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Supply Chain.
Specific Responsibilities:
Review and analyze material requirements generated by sales orders and MRP systems.
Develop and manage production schedule to ensure timely production of goods.
Generate purchase requisitions in accordance with material requirements.
Establish stocking plans and appropriate levels for materials.
Act as a liaison between manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to resolve discrepancies, determine priorities, and in general expedite the flow of materials based on production schedule requirements.
Work closely with Production, Export, and Shipping Department to build favorable relationships with customers, and help resolve freight problems that may arise
Evaluate, coordinate and make all material transfers where practical and feasible.
Coordinate with purchasing and receiving on material shortages to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing.
Maintain ongoing traceability for WIP and finished product, coordinating with manufacturing personnel to solve any material problems to ensure on-schedule production.
Coordinate with logistics to establish and maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials, packaging, WIP and completed product.
Achieve inventory accuracy goals, meet target service and cost objectives.
Provide reports on inventory and service levels.
Develop, track and provide monthly report on finished product forecast.
Review trends and variations with manager.
Perform other responsibilities and special projects as required by manager. 
