Raw material to finished goods.
3 AI translations · Manufacturing
You forecast by SKU, customer, and channel using historical data, customer forecasts, seasonal patterns, and market intelligence. You manage safety stock against service levels. S&OP reconciles demand, supply, and financial plans monthly.
You manage incoming quality from suppliers: Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new components, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for launch readiness, incoming inspection, supplier scorecards (quality, delivery, cost), and supplier development when performance is inadequate. For automotive (IATF 16949) and aerospace (AS9100), supplier quality management is deeply structured and auditable.
You manage the sourcing lifecycle: spend analysis, category strategy, RFQ development, supplier identification and evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and ongoing supplier management. You evaluate suppliers on total cost of ownership (not just unit price but quality costs, logistics, lead time, payment terms, and risk). Make-vs-buy analysis weighs cost, capability, capacity, IP protection, and strategic flexibility.