Assistant /Deputy Manager-SCM

Role & responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning and material availability for respective commodity.
• Coordinate with Sales, PPC, and Production teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans.
• Ensure timely procurement, supplier scheduling, and delivery execution to meet production and customer requirements.
• Drive daily and monthly supplier coordination for dispatch planning, material commitments, and issue resolution.
• Organize supplier review meetings and escalation calls to address delivery, capacity, and supply concerns.
• Monitor inventory levels and consumption trends to maintain optimum stock while minimizing supply risks.
• Manage supplier invoicing plans and support invoice reconciliation and closure activities.
• Track and improve supplier performance through KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule adherence, responsiveness, and quality performance.
• Maintain accurate supply chain records, MIS reports, inventory reports, and supplier scorecards.
• Identify supply risks and implement corrective actions to prevent material shortages and production disruptions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth supply chain execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, Production, Industrial, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Material Planning, Procurement, or Commodity Management.
• Experience in Automotive OEM, Tier-1 Supplier, or Manufacturing Industry is preferred.
• Exposure to raw material planning, supplier management, inventory control, and demand planning.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, and Supplier Performance Management.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes including:
• Plastic Injection Molding
• Die Casting
• Sheet Metal Manufacturing
• Metal Stamping
• Fabrication & Welding
• Automotive Assembly Processes
• Basic understanding of quality systems and tools 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, Advanced Excel, and Power BI preferred.

Key Skills

• Supply Planning & Demand Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory & Material Planning
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Preferred Industry: Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 Suppliers, Plastic Components, Engineering Plastics, and Manufacturing Industries.