Senior Manager Supply Chain Management

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in Chennai seeks a Supply Chain Plant Manager to lead material management, logistics platform, plant warehouse and production planning & control, ensuring reliable material inventories and on‑time production.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sourcing to drive Lean initiatives, optimize SAP MM/PP processes, and develop a high‑performing team across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production and customer delivery commitments.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and material management.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP MM/PP, MRP, and inventory planning processes.
• Experience in supplier management, alternate source development, BOM cost optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance strategic objectives with operational execution

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production planning, material management, plant warehouse and logistic platform areas, ensuring departmental KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Manage and organize supply and logistics work for materials and finished goods until storage area.
• Manage resources, including staff and equipment, to support plant warehouse and logistic platform activities within a given budget.
• Plan and coordinate demand, including the launch of delivery schedules to suppliers, inventory, and production planning, to ensure reliable material availability, mitigate potential shortages, and maintain a consistent material flow.
• Oversee warehousing, distribution, and transportation to execute inbound logistics tasks
• Coordinate with other departments and areas to guarantee supplies on time and in full and operational alignment to ensure the proper delivery of finished goods.
• Ensure adherence to efficient processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to avoid any sustainably inefficiencies.
• Implement and maintain standards and ensure compliance with HSE guidelines within the team.
• Support BOM cost optimization through alternate sourcing, localization, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sourcing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead SAP MM/PP process improvements and ensure effective utilization of planning and inventory management tools.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize supply chain performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Skills

SAP MM/PP

MRP

Lean Manufacturing

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Warehousing

Logistics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Logistics / Material Management

REQUISITION ID: 12975
LOCATION: Chennai ,TN, IN, 601201
DEPARTMENT: Suppy Chain Management

JOB PURPOSE :

Working together as part of the Manufacturing Supply Chain team, reporting to the Plant Manager or Head of Nacelle plants “Country”, the Supply Chain Plant Manager is responsible for managing the entire range of supply chain functions, including local material management, logistics platform, plant warehouse, and production planning & control.

You would coordinate with various areas to guarantee supplies and maintain reliable material inventories, ensuring efficient supply and logistics operations and thereby optimizing the plant's supply chain for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead and coordinate production planning, material management, plant warehouse and logistic platform areas, ensuring departmental KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Manage and organize supply and logistics work for materials and finished goods until storage area.
• Manage resources, including staff and equipment, to support plant warehouse and logistic platform activities within a given budget.
• Plan and coordinate demand, including the launch of delivery schedules to suppliers, inventory, and production planning, to ensure reliable material availability, mitigate potential shortages, and maintain a consistent material flow.
• Oversee warehousing, distribution, and transportation to execute inbound logistics tasks
• Coordinate with other departments and areas to guarantee supplies on time and in full and operational alignment to ensure the proper delivery of finished goods.
• Ensure adherence to efficient processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to avoid any sustainably inefficiencies.
• Implement and maintain standards and ensure compliance with HSE guidelines within the team.
• Support BOM cost optimization through alternate sourcing, localization, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sourcing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Lead SAP MM/PP process improvements and ensure effective utilization of planning and inventory management tools.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize supply chain performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 8–15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production and customer delivery commitments.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and material management.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP MM/PP, MRP, and inventory planning processes.
• Experience in supplier management, alternate source development, BOM cost optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance strategic objectives with operational execution

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

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