Deputy Manager - SCM

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Deputy Manager for Logistics in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This role involves managing the procure-to-pay cycle, developing supplier relationships, and leading a team of buyers. Candidates should have 10–15 years of experience in supply chain management, with strong leadership skills and proficiency in SAP S/4HANA. The company is committed to growing the renewable energy sector and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in SCM.
• Demonstrated experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
• Hands-on exposure to procurement in an MRP-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Procure-to-Pay cycle.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Design inventory control strategies.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

High proficiency in supply chain metrics

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Logistics / Material Management

Job Name: Deputy Manager

Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Lead and manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring procurement activities are executed as per defined organizational targets and within compliance frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with suppliers; monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent adherence to quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.

Inventory & Operations Management

• Design and implement inventory control strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and avoid stockouts or overstock scenarios.
• Oversee critical inventory parameters such as:
• Expiry and shelf-life management
• Obsolescence control and slow-moving inventory analysis
• Work within an MRP-driven (Material Requirements Planning) environment, leveraging SAP S/4HANA for procurement planning, and inventory tracking.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 buyers, ensuring high performance, skill development, and adherence to best practices in procurement and inventory operations.
• Work closely with stakeholders from Sourcing, Production, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering functions to drive alignment, efficiency, and responsiveness across the supply chain.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives including New Product Introductions (NPI) and Change Management, ensuring timely material availability and procurement readiness.

Analytics, Reporting & Cost Optimization

• Analyze procurement and inventory KPIs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, reducing lead times, and optimizing working capital.
• Prepare and present periodic Management Information Systems (MIS) reports for senior leadership reviews, highlighting performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• Experience:
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in SCM
• Demonstrated experience working with SAP S/4HANA and hands-on exposure to procurement in an MRP-controlled environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in managing mid-sized teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis and reporting.
• High proficiency in supply chain metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.