Overview This position is responsible for studying & evaluating the nation-wide market demands using CDF (customer demand forecasting) and converting them to most optimized production and scheduling plan ensuring minimum CFR loss, minimum changeovers and maximizing plant line utilization. The incumbent is responsible for communication and coordination amongst Out Bound-SC/Inbound-SC/Plant teams/Agro in the form of an Integrating Master Business Plan that takes a holistic look at plant capacities in line with business demand. In addition, this role is responsible for seemly executing any innovation and renovation projects. Responsibilities Develop detailed production schedules by work center in line with capacity capabilities. Review capacity utilization and manage volume to optimize use of available capacity across both Sundar & Multan. Develop IMBP and production plan by 2nd of every month and share “latest estimates” on closing inventory (flavor and price point level) by 3rd of every month with Finance planning team. Liaison with demand planner to review weekly forecast @ channel/DC and SKU level from supply perspective. Liaison with demand planner and make sure forecast is being generated on right item profile @ channel/DC and SKU level. Make sure orphan data management is upto date in ISCP- SP modules (TS, DPP and RP) for 100% demand compliance. Develop and maintain production order daily schedules to optimize plant efficiency and working capital requirements while ensuring product availability to meet Customer demands. Liaison with SP lead to review MRP output and align RPM materials availability in synch with production plans of both plants. Support NPI agenda through provision of timely and accurate progress tracking against SLA. Review AOP volume and map available capacities (packaging and processing) month on month in Supply reviews and share if there any watch-out. Review and ensure daily production plan compliance @ SKU-level. Lead the weekly S&OE forum & strengthen S&OP process and synch numbers with ISCP DP vs. SP compliances and share mitigation plans in case of any deviation. Serving the optimum market demand staying within the production constraints and maximizing the plant capacity utilization for Production lines both at Sundar & Multan. Leading and organizing weekly planning meeting forums to ensure business objectives are aligned and delivered as per AOP numbers. Ensure to run the risk assessment and develop the mitigation plan and set the control to save from risk. Ensure all the activities are as per GCS controls guideline. Qualifications Knowledge/Skill · Graduate · Production Planning · Warehousing/Inventory Management Knowledge · Analytical Skills Experience 3-5 years of Planning & Forecasting experience/ ISCP/SAP Experience Competencies · Strong Follow up · Self-Motivation · Decision making