Associate Manager

ASSOCIATE MANAGER - PLANNING SONIPAT IN 131021 At McCormick we bring our passion for flavor to work each day We encourage growth respect everyone s contributions and do what s right for our business our people our communities and our planet Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better Founded in Baltimore MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees McCormick is a global leader in flavour With over 14 000 employees around the world and more than 6 Billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufactures food service businesses and consumers While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore Maryland USA area McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific China Europe Middle East and Africa and the Americas including North South and Central America with recognized brands At McCormick we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values Primary Purpose As a Materials Purchase Production Planning Manager incumbent coordinates and conducts the purchase of ingredients MRO services packaging to support production and CAAP equipment Production management - Manages and counsels on manufacturing scheduling product sourcing activities warehouse delivery and order taking operations The position is responsible for maintaining positive and constructive relationships with vendors The Buyer is responsible for the collaborative development of strategies and programs to optimize cost rationalize the supply base and bring value to the Corporation while mitigating risk and ensures highest levels of service quality standards and cost efficiency Key Role Respinsibility Material planning for Factory RM PM Perishable purchase planning o Rice PM Planning with close coordination with co-packer o FG RM PM o Perishable Production management - Manage and counsel on manufacturing scheduling product sourcing activities warehouse delivery and order taking operations Liaising with suppliers to ensure the materials availability on time and as per agreed terms and conditions Place the purchase orders to supplier Prepare material scheduling plan and ensure the adherence to scheduling from supplier Execution of volume plan - Facilitate global budgets capacity planning inventory flow and levels with operations and finance to align inventory and customer service objectives Timely review for critical inventory SLOB and risk of expiry and highlight the same with respective stake holders Close coordination with production team for day to day operations and weekly production planning Partner Collaboration - Collaborate with Supply Chain Procurement Production Quality control Engineering Logistics Demand planning team and external business partners to drive operational efficiencies execute supply network strategies and achieve key performance indicators Co-ordinate with Q A for any vendor customer quality issue Co-ordinate with production and procurement team for the fulfilment of urgent production requirement Co-ordinate with stores for time to time stock verification physical vs SAP stock 100 System Driven Planning - support quarterly master data upkeep and SAP utilization processes to drive efficient automated planning processes Assist procurement team in developing local vendors required for perishables Maintain good relationship with Suppliers performance management Meet budgetary goals - Establish policies and targets for forward looking SKU stock coverage optimization inventory glide-path projections and month-end finished goods inventory Counting reports Education Experience MBA Food Graduate Minimum 5-8 years of experience in an Material Planning Purchase Production Planning preferably in the food Beverage FMCG industry SAP experience will be added advantage McCormick Company is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race colour religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK United by flavor Driven by results As a McCormick employee you ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities You ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself to have a say in where the company is going and how it s growing Between our passion for flavor our 130-year history of leadership and integrity the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer and our culture which is built on respect and opportunities for growth there are many reasons to join us at McCormick