Senior Manager

Tejas Networks

India

On-site

INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tejas Networks seeks a seasoned SCM professional with 10-15 years in electronics/telecom manufacturing to lead delivery performance, cost reductions, and CM engagement. You will drive program management, forecasting, and KPI reporting in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment.

You’ll partner with CM suppliers to optimize capacity, materials, and on-time delivery while upholding Tejas standards across 75+ countries and complex product lines.

Qualifications

10–15 years in manufacturing domain – Electronics / Telecom production or EMS companies.
Technical and commercial knowhow on electronic manufacturing processes including SMA, THT, Reflow, Wave, Assembly, Testing & Packing.
Expertise in manufacturing cost, activity-based costing.
Expertise on MS Office (Excel, Power Point).
Experience in driving organizational-level initiatives for overall Delivery performance.
Material Planning.
Project/Program Planning.

Responsibilities

Ensure On-time Delivery performance is maintained and improved to achieve customer satisfaction.
Strengthen CM engagement, improve delivery performance and yield.
Initiate and monitor cost reduction drives with contract manufacturers to achieve YoY cost reduction.
Close out contractual matters such as E&O, price variances, shortages.
Measure, monitor & improve CM performance on Q-C-D.
Set up program management systems and processes with CM’s to align with Tejas manufacturing processes.
Achieve high delivery performance for Cards, sub-assemblies, and CM-produced products.
Manage programs to meet and exceed customer requirements.
Drive long term forecasts with CM’s for visibility on production capacity and materials.
Coordinate CM loads in Tejas demand in CM MRPs and timely PO releases.
Achieve high delivery performance for NPI cards and timely go-to-market.
Ensure KPI targets and reports are generated and improved.
Manage CM grievances promptly and professionally.
Establish strategic CM relationships for consistent supply.
Set up Quarterly Business Review meetings with CM’s to monitor performance and KPI’s.
Produce MIS/Reporting and weekly/monthly reports on CM delivery, yield, CTB/shortages, RMA, obsolete inventory.

Skills

10-15 years experience

Electronic manufacturing process

Costing (ABC)

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Delivery performance improvement

Material Planning

Project/Program Planning

Six Sigma

MS Project

Primavera

PMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

We are on a journey to connect the world with some of the most innovative products and solutions in the wireless and wireline optical networking domains. Would you like to be part of this journey and do something truly meaningful? Challenge yourself by working in Tejas’ fast-paced, autonomous learning environment and see your output and contributions become a part of live products worldwide.

At Tejas, you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds. From 5G to DWDM/ OTN, Switching and Routing, we work on technologies and solutions that create a connected society. Our solutions power over 500 networks across 75+ countries worldwide, and we’re constantly pushing boundaries to achieve more. If you thrive on taking ownership, have a passion for learning and enjoy challenging the status quo, we want to hear from you!

Who we are:

Tejas Networks SCM Org: Driving Efficiency, Collaboration, and Customer Satisfaction
Tejas Networks is seeking a talented and driven individual to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. As a pioneer in the telecommunications industry, Tejas Networks has a clear SCM vision that sets us apart and propels us toward continued growth, innovation, and customer success.
Join Tejas Networks' SCM organization to be part of a dynamic team focused on driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Be a catalyst for operational excellence and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

To ensure that a high level of On-time Delivery performance are maintained and improved to achieve customer satisfaction.
Strengthen Contract manufacturer's engagement, Improve delivery performance and Yield.
Initiate and monitor cost reduction drive with contract manufacturers to achieve YoY cost reduction.
Timely and systematic closure of the Contract manufacturer's greeneries, like E&O, Price variances, shortages.
Measuring, Monitoring & Improving the Contract manufactures performance on Q-C-D.
Set-up the Program management systems & processes with CM’s in line with the Tejas manufacturing process Model to achieve customer satisfaction.
Achieve highest levels of delivery performance for Cards, sub-assemblies, and products from CM’s.
Effectively manage the assigned Programs as per the business processes to meet and exceed the customer requirements.
Drive and ensure that long term forecast is shared with CM’s to provide enough visibility for them to plan production capacity and materials.
Drive and ensure that the CM’s loads Tejas demand in their MRP systems and timely release of Purchase orders on suppliers for parts.
Achieve highest levels of delivery performance for NPI Cards, to achieve the timely go-to market strategy.
Ensure that the various Program management & Operational KPIs and parameters are achieved and continually improved.
Minimizing and systematic handling of Contract manufacturers grievances by timely addressing and resolving.
To establish and manage a highly professional and strategic relationship approach with CM’s for consistent and seamless supply of products and services.
Set up Quarterly Business review meeting with CM’s to monitor their performance & KPI’s.
MIS /Reporting, Communication within SCM team, Service Team, Design & Production teams and also generate Weekly, and Monthly reports like, CM’s delivery performance, Yield, CTB / Shortages forecast accuracy. RMA, Excess & Obsolete Inventory and Contract manufacturer monitoring related reports in line with TL9000.

Mandatory Skills:

Min 10-15 years in manufacturing domain – Electronics / Telecom production or EMS companies.
Through technical and commercial knowhow on electronic manufacturing process including SMA, THT, Reflow, Wave, Assembly, Testing & Packing.
Expertise in manufacturing cost, activity-based costing.
Expertise on MS office (Excel, Power point)
Experience in driving organizational-level initiatives for overall Delivery performance.
Material Planning
Project/Program Planning

Desired Skills:

Excellent communications and presentation skills, Excellent in building interpersonal relationships, 6 Sigma, MS Project/ Primavera, PMP.

Qualifications

Experience: 10 to 15 years’ experience in manufacturing domain – Electronics / Telecom production or EMS companies.

About Us

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.

Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.

About the Team

At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3). Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization. This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

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