Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure the availability of materials or products.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing etc.
Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.