Job Description

MATERIALS SCHEDULER SUPERVISOR Dubai, UAE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare plans and call-off materials from approved suppliers and other McCormick facilities, utilizing SAP MRP functionality, to meet the needs of the production plan. Highlight potential impacts to the production schedules due to material shorts / non-conformance, providing action based solutions to maintain effective production plans Manage overall inventory for a specific SKU portfolio, within agreed targets, whilst optimizing customer service and inventory targets within cost constraints, producing management reports as required. Monitor and measure supplier performance including 'Perfect Purchase Line Fulfillment' deliveries from suppliers, to continuously improve material availability. Drive actions in accordance with Vendor Assurance and Procurement, where necessary to address non-conformance to targets Arrange the return to vendor of agreed non-conforming goods, following up appropriate documentation, to enable purchasing to track corrective action. Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values and confirm payment approval with accounts payable. Coordinate the process and maintain accurate records of documentation needed to facilitate the seamless importing of raw materials, ensuring delivery on process audit targets. Attend business reviews and participate in project team activity as required, to meet the needs of the business. Ensure accurate and timely update for all relevant SLOB materials, capturing corrective actions to mitigate potential future issues, working with all relevant departments to minimize write off costs. Manage the plant receiving schedule. Utilize Supply Managed Inventory tool (E2Open) to enable supplier collaboration efforts. Audit master data and maintain MRP settings to enable most efficient lead times and inventory levels, while ensuring service. Import material from other countries and comply with import documentation required. Project Management for continuous improvement Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety, to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident, injury or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures

CANDIDATE PROFILE

BS in a Business related subject. APICS certification preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years work experience in a planning or purchasing role, specifically within materials / inventory management Competent PC Skills (Office Suite required) Past exposure to planning using MRP and other systems (SAP preferred) Assertive and tenacious, results focused Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships Innovative, flexible and adaptable Good organizational and planning skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to work well as part of a cross functional team Competent written and oral communication

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