Material Management

This role involves end to end Management of material required to Aftermarket business for AG segment.

• Manage AG segment Parts Management and ensure that the buying policy, strategy, and objectives are in line with the regional initiatives.
• Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs.
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications & schedules (right quantity at right time).
• Coordinate receiving in line with warehousing procedures.
• Control inventory levels and ensure optimum availability of material.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and resolve supplier issues.
• Develop, achieve and continuously improve material management KPI’s
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
• Recommend and implement best practices within area of responsibility.

Managing Purchase & Procurement: To manage buying activities in collaboration with purchase, planning, suppliers, warehouse operations, finance, IQC & resolve any delivery issue, QC issue.

Managing Inventory Management: To maintain the inventory flow with optimum stocks in hand & by managing the stocks at transporters (3rd party warehouse) as per varying Min-Max Levels of individual parts (categorized in Classes A,B,C based upon the criticality, cost & volumes) and manage milk run process from local suppliers.

Managing Supply Chain: To plan , procure components and maintain the spares availability as per the varying demand and to get delivered within the stipulated time frame from defined set of Suppliers.

Sourcing: Establish New Vendors, Freeze DVP (Design Validation Plan) with Supplier & Engineering, PPAP with Joint Inspection at Supplier End.

Quality Resolution – Resolve quality issues along with suppliers by identifying root cause.

Supplier Management: To establish good relations with suppliers, provide them a healthy business environment to meet the organization objectives.

Supplier Rating & Performance: To improve supplier ratings & performance in terms of supplies & quality standards.

• Leadership/Team Management Responsibility:
  

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Business, or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in business, Supply Chain management or related field preferred
• Finance and Process Management certificates highly desirable

Essential experience and skills:

• 10-15 years of progressive supply chain management experience in MNCs

o 3+ Forecasting & Planning

o 3+ Supplier development and validation

o 3+ Item Development

• Desirable

o 2+ Manufacturing Process

o 2+ Technical Knowledge of whole goods , parts and its application.

• 5+ years or more of experience Inventory Management
• 5+ years of experience in handling different suppliers – Machining , Casting , rubber , electrical and plastic,
• Effective managerial leadership skills, promoting positive coaching and mentoring of staff
• Demonstrated decision-making skills with ability to multitask
• Strong customer focus and high sense of urgency with ability to work under pressure
• Highly self-motivated with a track record for taking initiative and driving change
• Ability to lead and hold people accountable for daily results around safety, productivity, and quality
• Demonstrate ability to drive change, set demanding targets, and motivate teams and individuals to deliver results while creating a positive work environment according to company core values and Code of Conduct
• Strong experience and knowledge working in Warehouse Management Systems and big Databases
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English mandatory, other languages are appreciated) with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Experience with international groups, and Asian cultures
• Working knowledge of SAP MM
• Proficient in MS Office

Internal: APAC Parts & Service team including Sub-regions, Brands, Finance community, HR, ICT, Purchasing, Manufacturing Operations, Commercial Logistics, Business Development, Legal, Product Support.

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