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.