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  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract manufacturers and key external suppliers.
  • Coordinate production plans with contract manufacturers to meet demand, schedule, and cost requirements.
  • Ensure external manufacturing processes meet internal quality standards and customer requirements.

Manufacturing Supply Chain Negotiation

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  • Review and approve Master Production Records from Contract Manufacturing Organizations.
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