Materials,PlanningandLogisticsManager

leading the Materials

Planning & Logistics (MP&L) function

ensuring the effective and integrated flow of raw materials

achieving On-Time In-Full (OTIF) targets

maintaining optimal inventory levels

supporting production and shipping operations

contributing to the annual business plan

upholding the Alkegen Core Values

and Environmental standards

overseeing the Planning

and Shipping functions

providing supervisory leadership

and continuous improvement across MP&L operations

playing a key part in the development of new products ensuring that the MP&L elements of all new products are executed correctly and in line with customer expectations

Manage production plans and batch schedules in coordination with scheduler

Manage safety stock analysis and define appropriate inventory stocking levels

Monitor inventory health and lead cycle count programs to ensure stock accuracy

Lead the reconciliation of physical inventory to system records including reporting on variances

Manage production planning

for all product lines while maintaining efficient utilization of plant capacity

Obtain data regarding types

and delivery dates of products ordered

Manage shipping personnel to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments

including interplant transfers and offsite storage movements

Liaise with maintenance for shutdown schedules and production line availability

Support planning of R&D activities with operations

and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s)

and establishes production priorities for products

Works with the purchasing team assuring inventory of raw materials

and warehousing needs

Manage vendor relationships and support procurement processes in collaboration with plant team

Evaluate and coordinate disposition of excess and obsolete inventory

Manage inventory of finished goods and WIP

Identify purchase saving opportunities including but not limited to

unit price reductions

consignment agreements

establishing new suppliers and driving down price with existing suppliers

Manage the dispatch process and implement shipment schedules in collaboration with customer service and plant teams

Ensure delivery dates and plant sales forecasts are achieved in collaboration with production and customer services and leads the product expediting process

Ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed and lead implementation of improved systems

Coordinate warehouse entries and oversee material movements to support customer demands

Provide supervisory direction to MP&L team members

including workload assignment

and performance development

Promote staff development using Alkegen’s performance management tools and frameworks

Ensure consistent application and interpretation of company policies

Manage resourcing levels

estimate personnel needs

and ensure timely completion of MP&L deliverables

Enforce Alkegen’s Safety and Environmental policies and company values in all areas of responsibility

Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S activities within MP&L

Contribute to the site’s annual business plan and provide forecasting input

Resolve MP&L-related complaints and conduct RCCA/root cause analysis as required