RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES :
Operational :
- Lead the function to plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material flow from point-of-supply to point-of-use for the finished good / product and also for the spares / component and sub-component level parts required for completion of the final product.
- Driving the equilibrium between Production and Inventory Planning in consultation with the Supply Operations division of the organization.
- Develop a model to assess long term component requirements against different planning scenarios vis-a-vis capacity of the OEM in consultation with Suppliers Manager.
- To understand, calculate and manage multiple risks (Domestic / Global, Internal / External) with respect to Material Planning to minimize the impact of material management on supply, sales & operations plan.
- Identify the constraints of material management which affect production targets and take corrective actions in relation to Own the KPI of Inventory Turn Ratio and drive it across the organization.
- Lead weekly / monthly Production Schedule meetings for regulating the product mix based on Runner Repeater Stranger models and share the rolling plan with all.
- Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, to manage the Engineering change implementation for existing model and hassle free introduction of new model. Ensure Zero Non-moving during changeover.
- Liaise with Purchase, MIS, Finance for vendor process, product, commercial issue (PO, Logistics etc.)
- Minimize exposure to excess and obsolete stock and ensure minimum financial liability.
- Actively contribute to the development and support of material planning processes and benchmark against best practices in the industry.
- Lead the engineering change implementation in Supply Chain function.
- Lead the team for continuous improvements in sync with the Supply Chain Design group.
- Understand the BOM Material consumption as per BOM and for correct material accounting.
- Carryout PIV for all factory and Vendor parts, Timely disposal of Rejections from Vendor and Factory.
- Developing JIT supply using E- Kanban, Establishing Milk run supply etc.
- Create weekly / monthly reports and KPIs.
Other :
Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the companyConduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect towards customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the companyREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
6-12 years of experience in planning / scheduling in a manufacturing environmentExperience with Automotive components procurement and JIT supplyKnowledge with SAP will be preferableAbility to thrive under pressureCompetency Requirements
Technical / Functional :
PPC Experience in Forging & Machining PartsBehavioral
Target oriented, Team Handling
Good listening & presentation capability
Specific expertise required for functional area :
Material & Inventory planning.Inventory Control / Stores management.Exposure to JIT / TPS / TPM / Lean principles.Vendor development.Skills Required
Vendor Development, Listening, Inventory Management, Stores Management