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| Role | Focus | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Planner (Supply Planner, Inventory Planner, Logistics Planner, Demand Planner, Materials Planner) | > Forecasting of demand and the resulting inventory needs, optimization of inventory levels, tracking of stock movements, planning and tracking of inbound and outbound shipments. | > Transportation, scheduling, inventory management, planning, MRP, lean management. |
| Buyer (Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Officer) | > Operational and strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, materials requirements planning, materials management. | > Procurement, scheduling, inventory management, planning, MRP, lean management. |
| Analyst (Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Performance Analyst) | > Forecasting and improvement of supply chain processes through data and performance analysis, identification of potentials for improvement and development of recommendations. | > Analysis of supply chain performance, supply chain planning (JIT, MRP), statistical methods, logistics contracts and tariffs, process improvement, project management, lean management. |
| Operator (Warehouse Operator, Production Line Operator, Transportation Operator) | > Operate Material Handling Equipment, load and unload stock, pick and pack products, operate RF scanners, operate machines in production, assemble products, drive trucks, deliver products. | > Supply chain planning, transportation, warehousing & safety, manufacturing |
| Operations Coordinator (Dispatcher, Warehouse Clerk, Supply Chain Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator) | > Verify orders, arrange transport, manage traffic, allocate drivers, communicate with clients, coordinate workflows, take stock, make sure that incoming stock is unloaded/stored correctly, ensure compliance with safety standards. | > Procurement, supply chain planning, transportation, warehousing & safety, manufacturing |
| Operations Manager (Logistics and Distribution, Warehouse, Production Supervisor/Manager) | > Co-ordinate supply chain processes over the whole value chain, responsible for warehousing, transportation, logistics and distribution and monitoring the flow of materials and products. | > Value chain, inventory- and demand management, MRP, warehousing & logistics, WMS, VMI, dispatching, safety & security, procurement, SC strategy, Lean and Six Sigma, SC sustainability, stakeholder- and team management |
| Master Scheduling Manager | > Creating, implementing and optimizing / maintaining the master schedule for selected materials and / or products. | > Demand management and forecasting, supply planning, master planning, MRP, S&OP, capacity management, scheduling, SC strategy, procurement, Lean and Six Sigma, SC sustainability |
| Materials Manager | > Responsible for the material inventory and flow throughout the whole supply chain of a company. | > Value chain, inventory- and demand management, MRP, warehousing & logistics, WMS, VMI, dispatching, safety & security, procurement, service level agreements, SC strategy, Lean and Six Sigma, SC sustainability |
| Supply Chain Manager | > Define the supply chain strategy, define, implement and steer all supply chain activities with a focus on infrastructure, logistics, SC synchronization and performance. Often international scope of activities. | > Warehousing, transportation, distribution, logistics, SC synchronization, risk management, SC sustainability, procurement, Lean and Six Sigma, project management, stakeholder management, NLP, leadership |
| Supply Chain Executive (Director / VP / SVP Supply Chain) | > Define, build-up and lead the supply chain department in a company, responsible for all supply chain activities, responsible for the overall supply chain strategy. | > Understanding of all SC competences as well as legal and finance, SC strategy, Lean & Six Sigma, project- and risk management, stakeholder management, NLP, leadership |