Supply Chain

Role Purpose:

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

·      Manage AG Crop Solution 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 and supervise 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.

·      Assist planning section in forecasting to plan future order.

·      Supervise, evaluate, coach subordinates and develop leadership in team.

·      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.

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.

RFQ & Negotiation: To float the RFQs to get the quotations and negotiation for new projects and for specific requirement of domestic or international demands or for CI activities with existing / new sources.

SOB planning: To plan the division of SOB by the capacity planning of individual supplier & to get the material flow as per defined SOB.

·      Leadership/Team Management Responsibility:

3 direct reports.

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

o  5+ Direct team supervision

·      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