Assistant /Deputy Manager-SCM

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to manage end-to-end supply planning and material availability for key commodities. The role requires collaboration with Sales, PPC, and Production to align forecasts with plans and ensure timely procurement and delivery for production and customers.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in SCM, exposure to automotive OEM or Tier-1 environments, and proficiency in SAP/ERP, Excel, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, production, industrial, polymer, plastics engineering or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Material Planning, Procurement, or Commodity Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning and material availability for respective commodity.
• Coordinate with Sales, PPC, and Production teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans.
• Ensure timely procurement, supplier scheduling, and delivery execution to meet production and customer requirements.
• Drive daily and monthly supplier coordination for dispatch planning, material commitments, and issue resolution.
• Organize supplier review meetings and escalation calls to address delivery, capacity, and supply concerns.
• Monitor inventory levels and consumption trends to maintain optimum stock while minimizing supply risks.
• Manage supplier invoicing plans and support invoice reconciliation and closure activities.
• Track and improve supplier performance through KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule adherence, responsiveness, and quality performance.
• Maintain accurate supply chain records, MIS reports, inventory reports, and supplier scorecards.
• Identify supply risks and implement corrective actions to prevent material shortages and production disruptions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth supply chain execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Planning & Demand Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Inventory & Material Planning

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication & Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, production, industrial, polymer, plastics engineering

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management

Tools

SAP/ERP

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning and material availability for respective commodity.
• Coordinate with Sales, PPC, and Production teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans.
• Ensure timely procurement, supplier scheduling, and delivery execution to meet production and customer requirements.
• Drive daily and monthly supplier coordination for dispatch planning, material commitments, and issue resolution.
• Organize supplier review meetings and escalation calls to address delivery, capacity, and supply concerns.
• Monitor inventory levels and consumption trends to maintain optimum stock while minimizing supply risks.
• Manage supplier invoicing plans and support invoice reconciliation and closure activities.
• Track and improve supplier performance through KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule adherence, responsiveness, and quality performance.
• Maintain accurate supply chain records, MIS reports, inventory reports, and supplier scorecards.
• Identify supply risks and implement corrective actions to prevent material shortages and production disruptions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth supply chain execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, Production, Industrial, Polymer, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Material Planning, Procurement, or Commodity Management.
• Experience in Automotive OEM, Tier-1 Supplier, or Manufacturing Industry is preferred.
• Exposure to raw material planning, supplier management, inventory control, and demand planning.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, and Supplier Performance Management.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes including:
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Die Casting
  • Sheet Metal Manufacturing
  • Metal Stamping
  • Fabrication & Welding
  • Automotive Assembly Processes
• Basic understanding of quality systems and tools 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, Advanced Excel, and Power BI preferred.

Key Skills

• Supply Planning & Demand Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory & Material Planning
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Preferred Industry:

Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 Suppliers, Plastic Components, Engineering Plastics, and Manufacturing Industries.