DM - Product Development & Sourcing - Paper

Job Title : Product Development & Sourcing – Deputy Manager / Manager

Job Purpose :

- Planning, Execution & Fulfillment management of the production process of Office Supplies & Stationery Business. This includes all the processes for paper converted stationery products (Notebooks etc.).

- In addition, the person will liaise internally with stakeholders and externally with vendors, while managing the flow of information to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

- Production forecasting basis stock inventory levels

- Production jobs' planning, scheduling and monitoring as per business requirement

- Evaluate costs & prepare estimates for different kinds of jobs (Notebooks, Packaging Material, Print Collaterals etc.)

- Inventory planning & ensuring adequate raw material availability (Paper, Board etc.) at vendor premises.

- Plan & manage daily production and dispatches from vendor facilities

- Work proactively with vendors to ensure continuous improvement and optimal production for existing & new products.

- Purchase Order generation, material tracking and check receipts in oracle.

- Develop & maintain product specifications for business product portfolio.

- Prepare MIS reports

Qualifications :

- B.E. Printing Technology or equivalent

- 6-10 years experience in a Printing, Production or Publishing house

- Strong attention to detail and operational workflow dynamics to effectively track and analyze the status within the production & planning process

- Ability to multi-task and to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment

- Excellent communication and negotiating skills

- Highly motivated and high level of initiative

- Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product line environment

- Strong analytics and computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint),

- Experience of working on ERP platforms like Oracle, SAP etc.