Primary Function / Goals / ObjectivesReporting to the Planning and Purchasing Manager, your key responsibilities will include:Responsibility for MPS & MRP for raw material, intermediate and finished goods.Manage the Purchasing function to ensure material supply in line with plant schedules.Coordinate the purchasing process and work with NPI activities.BOM / Item Master ManagementCRM and primary point of contact for distribution centreScenario planningCoordinate materials aspect for NPI'sWork with Supply chain members to meet target performance on KPIsInventory Management and Control(including cycle count process)Liaise with transportation companies regarding deliveriesSchedule deliveries within warehouse capacitiesProject implementation in line with specific goalsThe position will require communication with the following:Contacts with all levels of management within the plant.Contacts with internal personnel in other affiliates especially in planning shipping/distribution/marketing.Coordinate purchased materials to support production and meet product cost within the framework of Abbott Code of Business and applicable laws.Co-ordinate purchase of non-inventory items required to meet plant operation at lowest total cost of ownership levelsEducation/Skills/Knowledge:Certificate/Diploma/Degree in a related discipline, or IPICS / IIPMM. Appropriate qualification in either Purchasing/ Production Planning e.g. Diploma in Purchasing or relevant APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) examinations.Excellent Computer skills.Excellent planning and organizational skills.Excellent communication & interpersonal skillsExcellent attention to detail.Appropriate qualification in either Purchasing/ Production Planning e.g. Diploma in Purchasing or relevant APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) examinations.At least two years' experience in production planning in a manufacturing company, preferably previous experience with planning short shelf life products.A high level of expertise is required in solving scheduling, logistics, expediting and purchasing problems.