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Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of products.Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. Prepares production reports. Analyzes sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements. Review and approve sales quotes based on inventory levels and shop capacity.

Lead sourcing initiatives for one or more of Tesco’s categories of spend with the goal of  achieving cost reductions in the total cost of goods and  services, as well as maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels. This position will work closely the USA Supply Chain Buyers, Customer Service Representatives, and Quality creating and supporting strategies and processes while maximizing Tesco’s buying potential and savings opportunities.

Responsible for the purchase of parts needed for production as well as planning, scheduling, and the release of manufactured and purchased parts and assemblies in an efficient manner while supporting company objectives regarding inventory, sales volume, product cost, scheduling and customer demands.

Responsible for preparing purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders. Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.

Responsible for ensuring the required materials/parts are ordered and received in the plant by the required dates. By doing so I am required to work with vendors and management to ensure inventories and deliveries of key components meet the daily demand of production schedules. Instrumental in managing the production schedule process by spending time on the manufacturing floor and interacting with customer care and upper management to manage business opportunities and expedited as needed.