*job details*
*what you will do?*:
*serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.*:
*collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.*:
*periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.*:
*negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.*:
*integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.*:
*maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.*:
*participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.*:
*performs other related duties, as required.*:
*how you will do it?*:
*excellent communication and interpersonal skills.*:
*excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.*:
*thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.*:
*strong analytical and problem-solving skills.*:
*extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as mrp ii.*:
*what are we looking for?*:
*bachelors degree in a related field required.*:
*at least five years of related experience required.*:
*professional certification by the american production and inventory control society (apics) preferred.*: