Deputy Manager SCM

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chakan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. is seeking a procurement professional to manage material availability, release schedules, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will maintain procurement transactions in SAP, track material requirements, analyze dashboards, and escalate risks to protect production plans while collaborating with PPC, Logistics, QA and Finance for cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with relevant specialization.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure production materials as per business requirements.
• Release monthly schedules to suppliers.
• Follow up of parts as per schedules.
• Ensure timely amendments to PO quantities and schedules.
• Maintain uninterrupted material availability.
• Coordinate with PPC, Logistics, QA and Finance.
• Maintain procurement transactions in SAP.
• Track material requirements and procurement status.
• Generate and analyze procurement reports.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and dashboards.
• Identify and escalate supply risks that may impact production schedules.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Capacity Planning

Communication Skills

Cost Management

Inventory Management

Production Planning

Supplier Relationship

People Management

Quality Mindset

SCM

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Production)

Bachelor of Engineering (Automobile)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

MIS

Networking

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

• Procure production direct materials as per business requirements.
• Release monthly schedule to supplier as per monthly requirement.
• Follow up of parts as per schedules .
• Ensure timely amendments to PO quantities, schedules.

2. Material Availability Management

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers for on-time dispatches and deliveries.
• Manage shortages and critical part escalations.
• Coordinate with Planning and Stores teams to avoid line stoppages.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct regular follow-up reviews for pending supplies and commitments.
• Support resolution of supply-related issues.

4. Inventory Optimization

• Balance inventory levels with production requirements.
• Avoid excess inventory and stock-out situations.
• Monitor slow-moving and excess inventory.
• Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with:

• Production Planning (PPC)
• Logistics
• Quality Assurance
• Finance

to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.

6. SAP / ERP Operations

• Maintain procurement transactions accurately in SAP.
• Track material requirements and procurement status.
• Generate and analyze procurement reports.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and dashboards.
• Identify supply risks proactively.
• Escalate risks that may impact production schedules.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile

General Experience

3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking

Capacity Planning

Communication Skills

Cost Management

Consumer Focus

Inventory Management

ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management

Management Information System (MIS)

Microsoft Office

Network Administration

People Management

SAP

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)

Networking

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