* Fully understand the different service offerings the business offers and ensure achievable daily production plans are set that satisfy production capacities, warehouse constraints, distribution efficiency requirements and customer lead-time requirements.
* Assess the current business production planning model and determine if a more appropriate cycle stock review is required.
* Act as the focal point for communications between Sales, Production & Logistics keeping all parties up to date with changes to short- and medium-term production plans.
* Analyze past trends and work with the Sales team and Distribution Director to ensure stock holding levels are at an optimum to satisfy lead-time requirements and storage capacity, whilst minimizing working capital tied up in inventory.
* Manage the creation and maintenance of all product master data. Liaise with other areas to ensure all materials are properly set up including Bills of Material and routings.
* Liaise with Sales and Production Managers and prepare forecasted production capacity requirements for Seating and Wood products.
* Manage the planning and data team proactively dealing with all team issues efficiently.
* Undertake any training that may be required to fulfil the role.
* Identify and communicate any manufactured finished goods supply concerns and put mitigation plans in place.
* Any other duties as required by senior management, commensurate with the post holder's level of training and competence.