# Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks > Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. - Code: 43-5061.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 43-5061) - Family: [Office & Administrative Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-43), one of its 55 occupations - Tasks: 17 tasks (9 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/43-5061.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/43-5061.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. Core task · Task 11370 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering. Core task · Task 11365 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities. Core task · Task 11363 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. Core task · Task 11372 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays. Core task · Task 11366 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. Core task · Task 11368 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Core task · Task 11364 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts. Core task · Task 11375 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed. Core task · Task 11371 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. Supplemental task · Task 11362 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders. Supplemental task · Task 11377 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers. Supplemental task · Task 11369 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Contact suppliers to verify shipment details. Supplemental task · Task 11373 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures. Supplemental task · Task 11367 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections. Supplemental task · Task 11376 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports. Supplemental task · Task 11374 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates. 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