- Part scheduling and releasing tentative schedule before the start of month and firm schedule in 1st week to ensure supplier readiness. (1 month firm & 2 months tentative)
- Ensure follow up with supplier to ensure on time delivery to avoid line stoppage and premium freights
- Coordinate with supplier in case of customer complaint, IHR, warranty complaint for action plan, ensure effective implementation through close monitoring to reduce supplier PPM.
- In case of any tool issue or supplier issue, try to solve it at plant level. If not, escalate to Corp.SCM
- Coordinate with supplier/sub supplier in case of material shortage to avoid line loss.
- In case of frequent issues, recommend change of SOB to Corp.SCM.
- For every rate amendment of Directed suppliers, co-ordinate with Corp.SCM for timely amendment
- Monitoring inventory stock at supplier end as per the terms of agreement to avoid surprises.
- Communicate supplier with Corp.SCM in loop in case material mix-up, material shortage & rework, raise debits to avoid recurrence. Make proper MOM and circulate to all
- To maintain RM + BOP Parts inventory as per Plant target. In case of any stock variations, get it corrected immly. This should be every month activity
- Participate actively in monthly supplier Q&D; meetings & involve other Plant CFT to resolve issues, if any
2. Coordinate overall purchase activity for the plant section (Direct)
- Coordinate with corporate for any shortages and required support for dealing with defaulting vendor to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Monitoring material inward and consumption to control raw material inventory cost.
- Attend daily morning meeting, red bin meeting to coordinate purchase related points with production, quality.
- Ensure top 80% suppliers Account reco every year with co-ordination with plant finance
- Monitor line loss due to material shortage and provide corrective action plan to minimize impact and avoid recurrence.
- Initiate frequent meetings with Corp.SCM team (BOM & Non BOM) to discuss pending issues, if any
- Ensure proper documentation as per IATF /OSHAS to ensure audit compliance.
- Participate & provide input to PPC & production for daily production planning.
- Guide and support team in case of material failure analysis.
- Coordinate with NPD team for common parts sourcing during current project trials and subsequent planning for mass production supplies.
3. Import item procurement for section
- Scheduling of import items in 1-month (firm) & 2 month (tentative) format, prepare weekly shipment plan to ensure timely supplies and control inventory.
- Creation of PO based on Contract made by Corp.SCM, Coordinate with supplier for dispatches as per shipment plan, Ensure MIRO & MIGO for Import items.
4. Supplier & Part Development
- Participate & assist Corporate CD team in supplier PPAP in case new development/New supplier to expedite development.
- Work out changeover date in case of VAVE parts, communicate to customer/PPC to avoid obsolesce cost.
- Monitoring & Co-ordination of ECN implementation at supplier end to improve product quality.
Coordinate with Supplier and Stores to Implement packing improvements.