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JOB PURPOSE/OVERVIEW

Responsible for ensuring that the Coffee production team has the necessary materials and supplies to meet production demands. Analyze inventory levels, forecast future demand, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of packaging and corrugate Materials

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and Analyze forecast using a combination of published forecast and market trends to anticipate demand for packaging materials.
• Ensuring that there is enough inventory of packaging materials to meet demand, but not so much that it ties up resources or takes up valuable warehouse space.
• Work with packaging material suppliers to manage prices, ensure timely delivery, and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure that the right packaging materials are available at the right time to keep production running smoothly
• Generate reports to track inventory levels, demand forecasts, supplier performance, and other key metrics
• Plan and place order for packaging materials based on quarterly and monthly material requirements
• Ensure timely payment by processing invoices and resolving any discrepancies that may arise before sending them to the accounts payable department

Key Accountabilities:

• Effectively communicate with both management and production teams regarding material availability
• The ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and use that information to make informed decisions
• keen eye for detail and be able to spot potential issues or errors in inventory data, purchase orders, or other documents
• Proficiency in inventory management software, supply chain management software, and other relevant tools is essential for efficient management of materials.
• The ability to quickly identify and resolve issues related to inventory management, supply chain disruptions, and other challenges is crucial for success in this role.
• Adaptable to changes in demand, production schedules, and supplier availability to ensure that materials are delivered on time

Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Professional Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is required for this role
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in materials planning or a related field

Knowledge / Experience

• Strong understanding of supply chain management, logistics, and inventory
• Proficiency in relevant software tools such as ERP systems and WMS is necessary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure clear to suppliers and internal cross functional partners
• Prior CPG experience
• Detail orientated
• Basic negotiation skills
• Understanding of factory operations
• Understanding of flexible packaging, art-work development, and printing technologies

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