Supply Chain Management (SCM) Professional

About Absolute Composites Pvt. Ltd.

Absolute Composites Pvt. Ltd. (ACPL) is a rapidly growing aerospace composites manufacturing and engineering company committed to innovation, precision, and excellence.

With a vision to become a disruptive leader in advanced aviation composites manufacturing, ACPL offers end-to-end engineering capabilities spanning idea incubation, research, conceptual design, engineering, manufacturing, integration and testing.

Operating under an AS9100-D certified Quality Management System, the company specialises in UAV flight vehicle design, composite airframe structural optimisation, tooling design, advanced composite material manufacturing, airframe integration and test flying.

Supported by modern manufacturing facilities and a dynamic, technically driven team, ACPL is focused on delivering high-performance aerospace and defence solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive, experienced and result-oriented Supply Chain Management (SCM) Professional to manage and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain operations.

The candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, vendor management, inventory control, logistics and material traceability, ensuring the timely availability of quality materials and components for our aerospace and UAV manufacturing programmes.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in aviation or aerospace procurement, a strong understanding of supplier quality requirements, and the ability to manage supply chain operations in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Plan and execute end-to-end procurement activities for aerospace raw materials, composite materials, components, tooling, consumables and engineering requirements.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and long-term supply agreements.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement without compromising quality and delivery commitments.

2. Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a qualified and reliable supplier base for aerospace and defence manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct supplier evaluation, qualification, performance monitoring and periodic reviews.
• Establish supplier performance metrics covering Quality, Cost, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and responsiveness.
• Drive supplier development and corrective actions to address quality and delivery issues.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier evaluation records.

3. Aerospace Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure procurement processes comply with AS9100-D and applicable aerospace quality requirements, including relevant AS9120 requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure supplier approval, material acceptance and compliance with purchase specifications.
• Ensure materials and components are procured from approved and qualified sources.
• Support internal, external and customer audits related to procurement and supply chain activities.

4. Material Traceability & Documentation

• Ensure end-to-end material traceability from supplier procurement through receipt, storage and issue to production.
• Verify Certificates of Conformity (CoC), Certificates of Analysis (CoA), test certificates, material specifications and other relevant quality documents.
• Maintain batch numbers, lot identification, shelf-life records and material history.
• Ensure proper documentation for aerospace materials, components and special processes.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation required for quality and regulatory audits.

5. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of critical raw materials and components.
• Establish and maintain minimum stock, maximum stock and reorder levels.
• Implement effective inventory control practices, including FIFO/FEFO wherever applicable.
• Coordinate material receipts, inspection, storage, preservation and issuance to production.
• Minimise excess inventory, material wastage, stock-outs and obsolete inventory.

6. Logistics, Import & Export Management

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Manage import/export documentation, HS codes, customs requirements and applicable trade regulations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics partners.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials while optimising transportation and logistics costs.

7. Production & Planning Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Planning teams to understand material requirements and production schedules.
• Ensure timely material availability against production plans and project milestones.
• Monitor purchase requisitions, purchase orders and delivery commitments.
• Identify potential supply chain bottlenecks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Support material requirement planning (MRP) and procurement forecasting.

8. ERP & Supply Chain Process Management

• Manage procurement, inventory, vendor and material master data within the ERP system.
• Ensure accurate recording of purchase orders, goods receipts, stock movements and supplier details.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procurement, vendor management, inventory and logistics.
• Generate periodic reports on procurement status, inventory, supplier performance and cost savings.
• Drive process improvements, automation and supply chain efficiency.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Vendor Management within the aviation, aerospace, defence or precision manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of aerospace procurement practices and supplier quality requirements.
• Experience in sourcing composite raw materials, aerospace-grade components and specialised manufacturing materials will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of AS9100-D, AS9120 and aerospace quality documentation requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Good understanding of inventory management, logistics, import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Strong negotiation, supplier development and commercial management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The performance of the role will be measured against the following:

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) of procured materials and components.
• Procurement cost optimisation and negotiated savings.
• Supplier quality performance and rejection rates.
• Material availability against production requirements.
• Inventory accuracy and stock optimisation.
• Reduction in procurement lead times.
• Compliance with aerospace quality and documentation requirements.
• Timely closure of supplier-related non-conformances.
• Accuracy and completeness of ERP and procurement records.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, UAV, defence or advanced composites manufacturing.
• Experience handling domestic and international aerospace suppliers.
• Familiarity with AS9100-D certified manufacturing environments.
• Experience in establishing or improving procurement and supply chain processes.

Why Join Absolute Composites?

• Opportunity to work in a growing aerospace and defence manufacturing organisation.
• Exposure to advanced composite materials and UAV manufacturing programmes.
• Opportunity to establish and strengthen end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Work with a dynamic engineering and manufacturing team.
• Be part of India's growing aerospace and indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes highlighting relevant SCM experience.