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 or Materials Manager. 
Specific Responsibilities:Review and analyze material requirements generated by sales orders and MRP systems.Develop and manage production schedules to ensure timely delivery 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 Departments 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 traceability for materials and suppliers to solve any material problems to ensure on-schedule production.Coordinate with logistics to establish and maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials. Achieve inventory accuracy goals, meet target service and cost objectives.Provide reports on inventory and service levels. Some minimal travel may be necessary for meetings.Perform other responsibilities and special projects as required by Manager.