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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Demand Production Manager to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The Demand Production Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that production schedules align with customer demand forecasts, inventory levels, and operational capacities. This position requires a strategic thinker who can analyze market trends, manage resources effectively, and coordinate closely with various departments to optimize production processes.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting. They will be responsible for developing and implementing production schedules that maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure timely delivery of products to customers. The Demand Production Manager will also be tasked with continuously improving production processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure alignment across all aspects of the supply chain. You will analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to accurately forecast demand and adjust production plans accordingly. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, balancing the need to meet customer demand with the goal of minimizing inventory holding costs.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You must be comfortable working with data-driven decision-making tools and software, and have the ability to clearly communicate complex information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
As a Demand Production Manager, you will also be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of production planners and schedulers. You will provide guidance, training, and support to ensure that your team is equipped to meet organizational goals and objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration within the production planning department.
We offer a challenging yet rewarding work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our organization. If you are passionate about optimizing production processes, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join our team and help us deliver exceptional products to our customers while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
- Analyze market trends and historical data to accurately predict customer demand.
- Coordinate closely with sales, marketing, procurement, and logistics teams to align production plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust production schedules to minimize holding costs.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
- Lead and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers.
- Continuously improve production planning processes and systems.
- Communicate production plans and updates clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, inventory management, or demand forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with production planning software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with demand forecasting and production scheduling?
- How do you handle unexpected changes in customer demand?
- What strategies do you use to minimize inventory holding costs?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you identified and resolved a production bottleneck?
- How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration across different departments?
