Sr. Manager/Manager - Supply Chain Management

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Tumakuru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Limited in Tumkur is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely material availability, supplier management, and cost-efficient procurement.

The role focuses on inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance with aerospace quality requirements. Key duties include evaluating vendors, expediting orders, and coordinating with Finance to align purchasing with forecasts.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools for documentation and tracking.
• Understanding of supply chain and procurement processes in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess and select vendors based on capabilities and quality.
• Maintain vendor records and relationships.
• Manage inventory turnover and optimize stock levels.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Coordinate with Finance for budgeting and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to EMS/ISO 14001 standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Working under pressure

Strategic planning

Project management

NPD understanding

Vendor liaison

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

MS Project

Job description

Magellan Aerospace (Tumkur) Private Limited has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain functions by ensuring timely availability of materials and components, effective supplier management, inventory optimization, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable aerospace quality and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement and supply chain resilience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating, assessing and selecting vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality. Maintains rapport and good working relationships with vendors; keeps accurate vendor records.
• Evaluates inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine most economical purchasing of inventory and supplies in relationship to company’s cost of capital. Prepares monthly reports and reviews forecast of purchasing commitments with Finance. Responsible for buying capital goods.
• Manage & expedite purchase orders as necessary and ensures delivery of purchased items for uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Responsible for meeting inventory turnover ratio targets
• Liaison with production department to keep optimum Inventory.
• Liaison with Finance department for timely payment of bills
• Responsible for checking skill matrices before allocating tasks to emp.
• Developing store strategies.
• Oversee all finished goods labelling, packing and all applicable packing procedures.
• Creating and monitoring of effective inventory system to minimize the inventory.
• Guiding, Leading and monitoring of the Stores, Tool crib and packing department activities on time-to-time basis to middle management personnel.
• To be aware of ISO 14001 – 2015 standards
• To be aware of the aspect & impact pertaining to EMS in the particular function.
• Recommend changes in the EMS to top management

Position Requirements

Education Qualification: Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Indicative Years of Experience Required: 12-15 Years In Purchase (Preferred In Aerospace Industry)

Skills Set Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines to meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project for project documentation and tracking.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills to manage project requirements.
• Strong follow-through and comprehensive project management skills to ensure successful project execution.
• Good understanding of the complete New Product Development (NPD) project cycle.
• Proficiency in identifying risks affecting supply and delivery and developing effective mitigation strategies