Material Planner -Exports IRF

Expleo Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in Chennai, India, seeks an Automotive Engineer to work on autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. You will help global automotive giants optimise safety, efficiency and environmental impact through innovative solutions.

This role emphasizes serial life management, design change handling, and supply chain processes, requiring 3-5 years of engineering experience and an intercultural mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering with knowledge of manufacturing and product life cycles.
• Experience in design change management and packaging & quality processes.
• Understanding of supply chain flows and ERP/SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily supplier follow-up and forecast alignment.
• Run MRP in SAP based on forecast and production plan.
• Release and maintain supplier delivery schedules and track shipments.
• Ensure 100% stock accuracy in SAP and perform cycle counts.
• Manage engineering changes and hand over to serial life.

Skills

Design change management

Serial life management

Supply chain knowledge

Packaging & quality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

As an Automotive engineer, you will be part of the team who are transforming the future of mobility industry by developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. Join us to help the global automotive giants to optimise performance and sustainability through continuous innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that integrate the latest technologies to enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Make a direct impact on creating safer, smarter, and greener transportation solutions that will define the automotive industry of tomorrow.

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000highly skilledexperts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• Great Place to Work certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• Progressive Place to Work, by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• Best Organizations for Women, by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

Purpose of the RoleDaily supplier follow up for parts as per orders release in EDI, Co-ordination with supplier on forecast ,WH receiving as per EDIJob ResponsibilitiesRun MRP in SAP based on Forecast & Customer Production PlanRelease and maintain Supplier Delivery Schedules / Schedule Lines in SAP/ Email / Supplier PortalDaily follow-up with suppliers for schedule adherence - call / mail / portalTrack open orders, overdue deliveries, and advance shipment notices (ASN)Expedite critical parts, arrange premium freight with supplier cost if needed to avoid line stoppageMaintain supplier-wise On time tracker and elevate risks in advanceDaily Shortage Meeting - highlight risks to Production, Purchase,SQE & ManagementEnsure timely GRN postingEnsure supplier FG stocks availability & RM stocks to prevent delivery failuresPrepare & release month wise supplier delivery performance ratingsCapacity risks at supplier - highlight bottlenecks in advance to CFT teamsManage engineering changes - control old stock and ensure new level partsMaintain 100% stock accuracy in system (SAP / ERP) vs physical.Ensure stock accuracy through cycle count supportNew project to serial life handover and follow up

Qualifications

Graduate in Engineering

Essential skills

a) TechnicalStrong knoweldge in serial life management.Design change managementSupply Chain knowledge and flow managementPackaging & Quality knowledge

Desired skills

b) BehaviouralTeam playerTime oriented LeadershipIntercultural awarnessSynthesis orientedFacilitator

Experience

3-5 years

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.

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