1) Job Purpose

Support day to day operations related to Production planning and supply chain of windows, Extrusion, hardware, MIS and other related projects for Eternia.

2) Job Context:

1. Demand Forecasting:
   • Understanding and analyzing market demand to forecast the production needs accurately.
   • Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to gather information on customer orders and market trends.
2. Inventory Management:
   • Balancing the need for sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demand without excessive overstock.
   • Managing raw material and finished goods inventory efficiently to minimize holding costs.
3. Production Scheduling:
   • Developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
   • Coordinating with different departments, such as manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, to align production plans.
4. Resource Optimization:
   • Optimizing the utilization of manpower, machinery, and other resources to meet production goals.
   • Adjusting schedules in response to unexpected events, such as machine breakdowns or supply chain disruptions.
5. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Collaborating with various departments like sales, procurement, and operations to gather information and align plans.
   • Communicating production schedules and changes effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
6. Technology Integration:
   • Utilizing technology, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, to streamline and automate production planning processes.

3) Key Result Areas/Accountabilities:

Key Result Areas/ Accountabilities

Supporting Actions

Managing Production Planning and supply chain of windows, Extrusion, hardware

• Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules.
• Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.
• Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
• Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.