1. Planning & Production Coordination
✓ Lead and supervise production planning activities to ensure alignment with customer demand and business objectives.
✓ Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and manufacturing capacity.
✓ Monitor production progress and coordinate with manufacturing teams to address material shortages or scheduling issues.
✓ Analyze demand trends and adjust plans to optimize resource utilization and delivery performance.
✓ Ensure effective communication across departments regarding production priorities and changes.
✓ Oversee and strengthen POLCA rules and QRM methodologies to improve delivery performance, reduce customer lead times and work-in-progress inventories.

2. Materials Management & Inventory Control
✓ Oversee material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
✓ Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
✓ Establish inventory control processes to minimize stock shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.
✓ Conduct regular inventory reviews and cycle counts to ensure data accuracy.
✓ Implement strategies to improve inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.

3. Purchasing & Supplier Management
✓ Manage procurement activities for raw materials, production tools and supplies, packaging materials, equipment, and services.
✓ Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
✓ Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply.
✓ Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
✓ Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and budget requirements.

4. Export Operations Management
✓ Oversee all export processes to ensure timely and compliant shipment of products.
✓ Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics providers, and customers.
✓ Ensure compliance with export regulations, trade requirements, and customer specifications.
✓ Monitor shipping schedules and resolve logistics issues that may impact deliveries.
✓ Maintain accurate export documentation and shipment records.

5. Packaging & Invoicing Management
✓ Ensure packaging materials and finished products meet customer, regulatory, and transportation requirements.
✓ Coordinate packaging planning and optimization to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
✓ Review and verify export documentation, including packing lists and shipping records.
✓ Ensure accurate preparation and processing of commercial invoices and related export documents.
✓ Collaborate with Finance to ensure billing accuracy and timely documentation.

6. Process Improvement & Compliance
✓ Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, and cost management.
✓ Develop and implement supply chain KPIs and performance monitoring systems.
✓ Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management functions.
✓ Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, customs regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
✓ Support audits and maintain relevant supply chain documentation.

7. Team Leadership
✓ Lead, coach, and develop the planning, procurement, materials, and logistics teams.
✓ Set departmental goals and performance expectations.
✓ Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
✓ Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs.