Develop and manage production and material plans to support manufacturing schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Create and execute purchasing plans, purchase orders, and supplier communications to ensure timely material availability.

Utilize SAP and MRP planning tools to monitor demand, supply, inventory levels, and production requirements.

Coordinate material flow between suppliers, receiving, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

Monitor and maintain inventory levels, identifying opportunities to improve inventory turns while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.

Analyze planning and purchasing data to proactively identify supply risks, shortages, and schedule impacts.

Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, engineering, and logistics teams to resolve material and supply chain issues.

Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and materials management best practices.

Track and improve key performance indicators including on-time delivery, inventory health, supplier performance, and production attainment.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, material availability, and operational performance.

Escalate supply constraints and recommend mitigation plans to minimize disruption to production schedules.

Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier data, and ERP system records.

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