Deputy Manager - SCM

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. in Chennai seeks a seasoned Material Planner to drive end-to-end supply chain activities and ensure timely material availability for production and customer commitments.

The role requires 7–10 years in supply chain, material planning, procurement, and supplier management, with strong SAP ERP skills. You will collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and finance to optimize inventory and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supply chain, material planning, procurement, and supplier management.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
• Proven ability to manage critical suppliers and drive operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple plants/locations.
• Drive material planning and ensure uninterrupted supply to support production and customer commitments.
• Manage supplier performance, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and finance teams for seamless operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and drive optimization initiatives to balance availability and working capital.
• Handle critical shortages, escalations, and supply continuity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost, delivery, quality, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Material planning

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP SAP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

B.E./ B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple plants/locations.
• Drive material planning and ensure uninterrupted supply to support production and customer commitments.
• Manage supplier performance, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and finance teams for seamless operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and drive optimization initiatives to balance availability and working capital.
• Handle critical shortages, escalations, and supply continuity planning.
• Handle Imports consignment customs clearance, Good knowledge on applicable duty, coordination with CFT of forwarder ,CHA and Finance and GST
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost, delivery, quality, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

General Requirements

• Strong experience in supply chain, material planning, procurement, and supplier management.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
• Proven ability to manage critical suppliers and drive operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP

Education: B.E./ B. Tech (Electrical & Electronics)

Experience: 7 to 10 Years

Job Segment: Material Planner, Electrical, Manufacturing, Engineering