Manager DAC Capacity Planning And Expansion

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chakan; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, a leading automotive and farm equipment company, seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead supplier capacity development and multi-sourcing across casting/forging/machined parts. The role emphasizes capacity planning, vendor evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to protect volumes.

The candidate should have extensive automotive supply chain experience, strong stakeholder management and a willingness to travel to supplier sites as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, vendor capacity assessment and coordination.
• Experience in automotive OEMs preferred.
• BTech mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate capacity constraints aligned with the program master plan; manage RFQs and techno-commercial evaluations.
• Drive capacity creation through tooling (dies, patterns), machine additions (CNC, HMC, VMC), heat treatment, and line balancing; execute FTG process plans (stamping & fixtures).
• Ensure readiness for ECN changes, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover.
• Conduct vendor evaluation with SQA, tool buy-offs with PED, and ensure PPAP completion.
• Align with CPPC & SCM on supplier capacities as per long-term planning and forecasts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project execution

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

BTech

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Area of Responsibility & Description

Supplier Capacity

• Identify and mitigate capacity constraints aligned with the program master plan; manage RFQs and techno-commercial evaluations
• Drive capacity creation through tooling (dies, patterns), machine additions (CNC, HMC, VMC), heat treatment, and line balancing; execute FTG process plans (stamping & fixtures)
• Ensure readiness for ECN changes, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover
• Conduct vendor evaluation with SQA, tool buy-offs with PED, and ensure PPAP completion

Execution & Governance

• Ensure timely execution of FTG, die development, and multi-sourcing with defined milestones and ownership
• Drive execution excellence through strong on-ground engagement at supplier sites (foundry, forging, machining)
• Enable fast, data-driven decision-making through structured reviews and escalations

Stakeholder Management

• Align with CPPC & SCM on supplier capacities as per long-term planning and forecasts
• Collaborate with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to meet development and business needs
• Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, AD, and FD to protect production volumes

Team Management

• Establish clear ways of working, accountability, and performance management within the team

Experience

10+ Years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor Capacity Assessment, Central Allocation & Coordination

Industry Preferred

Automobile OEMs

Qualifications

BTech Mandatory

General Requirements

Key Skills & Experiences

Technical Know-how

• Strong understanding of casting, forging, machining, and assembly processes (CNC, grinding, gear cutting, etc.)
• Knowledge of tooling (dies, patterns), heat treatment, surface finishing, and coating (CED/powder coating)
• Experience in process capability validation, line balancing, and industrial engineering
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, GD&T, drawing interpretation, material properties, and failure modes (porosity, cracks, distortion)
• Vendor evaluation, risk mitigation, and strong understanding of part fit, function, and material characteristics

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and supplier partners
• Effective communication, team-oriented mindset, and adherence to timelines

Role Pre-requisites

• Willingness to travel and engage deeply with supplier operations as per business needs

Critical Experience

• Extensive experience in automotive supply chain, supplier development, or capacity planning
• Proven track record in supplier capacity development, sourcing, and manufacturing engineering (castings/forgings/machined parts)
• Demonstrated success in managing supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional initiatives

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