Deputy Manager - Capacity Planning Tran

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Mumbai seeks a seasoned professional for strategic procurement in automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing. You will lead supplier evaluation, negotiate pricing, and drive cost-saving initiatives across the supply base while ensuring quality, delivery, and ESG compliance.

The role requires 6–10 years in purchasing/development, strong SAP/MRP skills, and excellent cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product teams to optimize value and risk

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in purchasing or development within manufacturing environments, preferably automotive or heavy machinery.
• Hands-on SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience.
• Ability to analyze data and generate MIS reports.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in SAP for procurement workflows, inventory tracking, and supplier management.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Scout potential suppliers for exhaust and other proprietary components.
• Conduct industry mapping to identify leading suppliers and trends.
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Lead price negotiations within company standards and budget.
• Update costing models to reflect market conditions.
• Develop cost-saving plans and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering on value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure ESG compliance and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct capacity planning with critical suppliers to ensure smooth supply.
• Provide support to business units including spares and differential sourcing.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Risk Analysis

Supplier Selection

Pricing

Price Optimization

Supplier Risk Management

Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Benchmarking

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering

MBA Preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Knowledge about Exhaust Hot End/ Cold end, Precious metals & its processes etc

• Conduct thorough scouting of potential suppliers for proprietary components like Exhaust etc.
• Perform detailed industry mapping to identify leading suppliers and emerging trends.
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Lead price negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing aligns with company standards and budget.
• Regularly update costing models to reflect market conditions and supplier pricing.
• Assess financial health and risk indicators of suppliers to mitigate potential supply chain risks.
• Identify and implement cost reduction ideas during negotiations.
• Develop plans for cost savings without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams on value engineering opportunities.
• Exhibit strong negotiation skills for favorable terms and pricing from suppliers.
• Maintain robust relationships with suppliers for smooth negotiations and long-term partnerships.
• Implement strategies for effective price containment aligned with cost management objectives.
• Devise sourcing strategies considering current and future business needs and industry dynamics.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare technology and prices across the industry. Use benchmarking data for informed decision-making to ensure competitiveness.
• Demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills within cross-functional teams.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure compliance with ESG guidelines.
• Conduct capacity planning and signoff with critical suppliers to ensure smooth supplies.
• Regularly update prices to ensure accuracy, considering RM and Forex indexing.
• Provide support to other business units, including spares. Develop differential sourcing strategies.

Preferred Industries

• Automobile
• Farm Sector

Education Qualification

BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Production Engineering

MBA Preferred

General Experience

6 to 10 yrs

Critical Experience

Progressive experience in purchasing / Development within manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive or heavy machinery sectors.Hands-on experience with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is expected, enabling robust planning, tracking, and execution of procurement activitie.

Demonstrated capability in analyzing data and generating comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) reports is desirable.
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted material flow under tight schedules are critical to excel in this role.

Proficiency in SAP software is mandatory to efficiently handle procurement workflows, inventory tracking, and supplier management within integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production context are essential. The role demands proactive problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal communication to navigate cross-department collaborations and supplier engagements effectively.

System Generated Core Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Project Planning & Execution
• Risk Analysis
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing
• Price Optimization
• Supplier Risk Management
• Sourcing
• Strategic Sourcing
• Benchmarking

System Generated Secondary Skills

• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Supplier Management

Requirements: