Vendor Manufacturing Head- Machine Division

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Manufacturing Management

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing activities at vendor locations as per production requirements.
• Monitor supplier capacity, capability, and preparedness to meet delivery commitments.
• Track manufacturing progress, procurement status, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor process adherence and quality parameters at vendor facilities.
• Ensure timely receipt of manufactured components and sub-assemblies.

2. Supply Chain & Contingency Planning

• Identify potential risks or delays in procurement and vendor deliveries.
• Develop alternate vendor sources to prevent production disruptions.
• Continuously review supply chain performance and take corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to revise schedules when required.

3. Raw Material Coordination

• Work closely with the Purchase Department to review raw material requirements.
• Monitor raw material procurement status and delivery timelines.
• Communicate anticipated material shortages or delays to PPC for production planning adjustments.
• Ensure timely availability of inputs required for vendor manufacturing.

4. Cross Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with PPC, Purchase, Design, Production, QA, Stores, Accounts, and IED teams.
• Participate in procurement and planning review meetings.
• Communicate supplier price increases/decreases to the IED team for costing analysis.
• Facilitate resolution of design, manufacturing, and quality-related issues with concerned departments.
• Process debit notes and credit notes related to suppliers through Accounts.

5. Vendor Development & Evaluation

• Identify and develop new suppliers based on business requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, infrastructure, and quality systems.
• Conduct supplier visits and vendor assessments.
• Initiate vendor registration and SAP vendor code creation after approval.
• Issue sample orders and evaluate supplier performance.
• Monitor and improve vendor performance through regular reviews and feedback.

6. Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor inventory levels of critical components to avoid production downtime.
• Coordinate material inward activities as per production schedules.
• Ensure smooth material flow from suppliers to the manufacturing plant.

7. Job Work & Service Vendor Management

• Identify opportunities for outsourcing manufacturing operations.
• Select and manage job work vendors for machining, fabrication, tooling, and other outsourced activities.
• Monitor workload distribution, output quality, and delivery performance of service vendors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time vendor delivery performance.
• Vendor quality performance (PPM/Rejections).
• Production line stoppage due to material shortages.
• Alternate vendor development.
• Inventory availability of critical items.
• Cost reduction through vendor development and negotiations.
• Supplier responsiveness and lead time adherence.