Deputy Manager SCM

Location: Chakan, India

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Procurement Operations

• Procure production direct materials as per business requirements.

• Release monthly schedule to supplier as per monthly requirement.

• Follow up of parts as per schedules .

• Ensure timely amendments to PO quantities, schedules.

1. Material Availability Management

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production requirements.

• Follow up with suppliers for on-time dispatches and deliveries.

• Manage shortages and critical part escalations.

• Coordinate with Planning and Stores teams to avoid line stoppages.

1. Supplier Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.

• Monitor supplier delivery performance.

• Conduct regular follow-up reviews for pending supplies and commitments.

• Support resolution of supply-related issues.

1. Inventory Optimization

• Balance inventory levels with production requirements.

• Avoid excess inventory and stock-out situations.

• Monitor slow-moving and excess inventory.

• Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives.

1. Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with:

• Production Planning (PPC)

• Stores

• Logistics

• Quality Assurance

• Finance

• Engineering

to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.

1. SAP / ERP Operations

• Maintain procurement transactions accurately in SAP.

• Track material requirements and procurement status.

• Generate and analyze procurement reports.

• Monitor procurement KPIs and dashboards.

1. Risk Management

• Identify supply risks proactively.

• Escalate risks that may impact production schedules.

Support contingency planning during supply disruptions.

Preferred Industries

Automotive Industry

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile

General Experience

3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking
Capacity Planning
Communication Skills
Cost Management
Consumer Focus
Inventory Management
ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management
Management Information System (MIS)
Microsoft Office
Network Administration
People Management
Risk Assessment
SAP
Supplier Management
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)
Networking
Risk Management