Develop the master plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory.
Provide the plant with a monthly production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast.
Determine the desired inventory levels for finished goods down to the pack size, including safety stock levels.
Use sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints to develop production plans by month for a rolling three-month period.
Collaborate strongly with business managers, operations, customer service, and management to meet business goals.