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Job Summary:
The Raw Material Packaging Material Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials required for manufacturing processes. This position reports to the Al Ain Plant Planning Assistant Manager and is responsible for optimizing inventory levels, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with various departments to support efficient production operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP): Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate accurate forecasts and execute material requirement planning to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and control inventory levels to minimize excess and obsolete materials while ensuring sufficient stock to meet production needs.
• Order Processing: Place purchase request with approved suppliers and making call-off based on the approved Purchase Orders , track order status, and expedite deliveries as needed to meet production schedules.
• Supplier Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and secure competitive pricing with Procurement department.
• Demand Forecasting: Analyze historical data and market trends and sales forecast to develop accurate demand forecasts and adjust plans accordingly.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of material transactions, including receipts, usage, and inventory adjustments.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality team to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards.
• Cost Control: Work closely with the Plant Planning Assistant Manager to identify cost-saving opportunities in material procurement and inventory management.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies related to material procurement and inventory management.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports and performance metrics related to material planning and inventory management for management review.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the material planning and procurement process.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using MRP/ERP software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices is a plus.
About the Company
The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers around the world for over 137 years. Our unrivaled portfolio includes more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices, with iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Costa Coffee, Monster, Powerade, Minute Maid, Nutri Boost, and Schweppes.
The Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group (BIG) is TCCC’s global bottling arm whose operations are primarily focused on markets in Asia and the Middle East, covering 13 countries with 45 plants and over 38,000 employees, serving 1.8 billion consumers. BIG has evolved over the years and the future is exciting — it is currently regarded as a world-class bottler and a role model for system alignment, with many years of experience winning in the market and developing talent and innovations in the countries where it operates.
The Gulf Coca-Cola Beverages (GCCB) is a bottling company of The Coca-Cola Company and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The joint venture operates in four (4) countries namely, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company produces and distributes a variety of non-alcoholic beverages under the Coca-Cola brand in the Gulf region. It is a place where you can make a positive mark on the world. Whether through our sustainability initiatives, human rights work, or the ripple economic impact each person creates by simply doing their job well, there are endless opportunities to build shareholder value and make an impactful contribution to many communities.