•Plan and ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials for production to meet customer demand in short term
•Create purchase requisitions for raw / packaging materials, tolled / sub – contract materials and other consumables
•Coordinate with, master production planner, Regional Planner, and procurement to determine feasibility of spot buying alternate materials and raise purchase requisitions for spot buying
•Coordinate with MPS (Manufacturing focal point) to maintain BOM and alternate raw materials to reduce inventory discrepancy
•Coordinate with master production planner, production scheduler and procurement to mitigate any short-term shortages and improve vendor delivery performance
•Analyze forecasts, lead times, safety stock, inventory discrepancy and other material master data as needed for assigned raw and packaging materials
•Track and analyze Consumption patterns and purchasing trends to optimize inventory levels and costs associated
•Manage inventory issues / requirements generated due to schedule changes, cancellations, rush orders