MGR (PPC - Forging & Machining)

Bajaj Auto Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Limited is seeking a PPC Manager- Material Planner/Buyer (Forging & Machining) to lead the supply chain team and align production schedules with customer demand, while optimizing material flow and inventory across the plant.

The role demands 8-12 years of experience in planning and procurement for automotive components, strong SAP MM/PP knowledge, and the ability to perform under pressure. You will drive continuous improvements and collaborate cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in planning/scheduling in a large scale manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive components procurement.
• Knowledge in SAP MM & PP module is MUST.
• Ability to thrive under pressure & Flexible towards work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material flow across supply chain.
• Drive the equilibrium between Supplier & Production Departments to achieve daily targets.
• Develop a model to assess long term component requirements vs supplier capacity.
• Understand and apply digital tools for logistics and warehousing improvements.
• Identify risks in material planning and minimize impact on supply, production and sales.
• Develop JIT supply using e-Kanban and Milk Run concepts.
• Lead improvements using best practices and digitalization/IoT in supply chain.
• Identify constraints in materials management and take actions to meet KPIs.
• Lead weekly/monthly production schedule meetings and share rolling plans.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, ME, PM & Engineering on ECOs and new model introductions.
• Minimize excess and obsolete stock and manage financial liability.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Vendor management

Team leadership

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

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Position: PPC Manager- Material Planner/Buyer (Forging & Machining)

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

PPC Manager- Material Planner/Buyer who will be responsible for leading the supply chain group to plan & execute production schedule that meets customer requirements ensuring efficient material flow across supply chain to support the current and forecasted production plans, regulating the product mix, minimizing supply lead time and effectively utilizing inventory.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:

Operational:

• Leadthe team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material flow frompoint-of-supply to point-of-use for the vendor components and sub-assly level parts required for completion of the final product.
• Driving the equilibrium between Supplier & Production Departments to achieve daily production targets without loss.
• Develop a model to assess long term component requirements against different planning scenarios vis-a-vis capacity of the Supplier in coordination with Materials Dept.
• Understanding of latest digital tools for logistics and warehousing improvements
• To understand, calculate and manage multiple risks (Domestic/ Global, Internal/ External) with respect to Material Planning to minimize the impact of material management on Supply, Production & Sales.
• Developing JIT supply using E- Kanban, Milk run supply etc.
• Lead the team for identifying and doing improvements by implementing best practices & latest trends in supply chain using tools like Digitalization/ IoT etc.
• Identify the constraints of Materials management which affect production targets and take necessary actions in relation to own the KPI of PQCDSME.
• Lead weekly/monthly Production Schedule meetings for regulating the product mix based on Runner - Repeater - Stranger models and share the rolling plan with all.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Production, ME, PM & Engineering to manage the Engineering change implementation for existing model and hassle free introduction of new model as per PM Calendar withZero Non-moving during changeover.
• Liaise with Purchase, MIS, Finance for Vendor processes & Commercial issues related to PO, Logistics etc.
• Minimize excess and obsolete stock and ensure minimum financial liability.
• Actively contribute to the development and support of material planning processes and benchmark against best practices in the industry.
• Understand the BOM- Material consumption as per BOM and for correct material accounting.
• Carryout PIV for all factory and Vendor parts, Timely disposal of Rejections from Vendor and Factory.
• Create and review monthly reports of KPIs. Identify gaps and action plan for achieving the KPIs as per defined targets.
• Ensuring PPC Financial Indices within targets on daily/monthly basis by ensuring System for adherence & sustenance of defined SOPs & Discipline.
• Identifying opportunities for material flow improvements and implementing the same for optimizing the Lead time in supply chain.
• Identifying and implementing proposals for reduction in Component & Transportation and packing cost.

Other:

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects work ethics, integrity and respect towards customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 8-12 years of experience in planning/scheduling in a large scale manufacturing environment
• Experience in automotive components procurement
• Knowledge in SAP MM & PP module is MUST
• Ability to thrive under pressure & Flexible towards work

Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• Experience in planning & procurement of Forging-Machining Parts & Fasteners

Behavioural

Target oriented Team Leader

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