What this code covers
Production clerks compute quantities of materials required at specified dates for manufacturing, construction and similar production programmes; and prepare and check production operation schedules. Their tasks include: a) computing quantities, qualities and types of materials required by production programme; b) preparing production requirements schedules, ensuring that materials are available when needed, and keeping relevant records; c) preparing or assisting in the preparation of production operation schedules on the basis of customers' orders and production capacity and performance; d) verifying stocks, arranging deliveries and investigating delays; e) recording and coordinating the flow of work and materials between departments. Examples of the occupations included here: Material control/Material handling clerk, Order/Materials clerk, Planning/Materials clerk, Processing and control clerk, Production clerk, Production/Planning clerk, Schedule clerk (materials)