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Consultant - Material & Supply Planning

  • Full Time
  •  Remote - Mumbai / Navi Mumbai
  • 3 months
  • Project posted on: 29/10/2020

Consultant - Material & Supply Planning

  • Supply Management and Logistics
  • Production and supply planning
  • Supply management and logistics

Remote - Mumbai / Navi Mumbai, Delhi / NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad

Full Time

3 months

 29/10/2020

Assignment Details

Our client, a global manufacturer of confectionery products, is looking to engage with a consultant who can help them in ensuring that the materials are present in the
right/efficient quantity for a continuous production

Key responsibilities include:
1. Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
2. Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production – offer and track promised material delivery dates.
3. Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products - schedule changes, and cancellations
4. Coordinate with operations, engineering, purchasing and quality to attain production goals
5. Tracking production volume and monitoring production patterns and purchasing trends.
6. Managing inventory and ensuring that the material is present in the right optimum quantity – considering limited capital, storage space and shelf life
7. Interact with Vendors/Commercial team to ensure a smooth & desired supply
8. Attend Factory meetings and provide support/inputs for a smooth production at factory
9. Provide inputs/play a key role in ATG to ensure that the new projects are launched on time

NOTE: Factory visits might be required from time to time, keeping COVID-19 safety measures in mind.

Skills Required

- 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

About the Client

A global manufacturer of confectionery products

Industry

Agri & Food Processing

Minimum Experience:

4+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Material Management Systems
  • Monitoring
  • Vendor Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Material Planning
  • Supply Planning
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain

No of open positions:

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