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Deputy Manager - Demand Chain-SKF Automotive Business

Purpose of the role:
The Factory Demand Chain Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end factory demand chain operations, integrating Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Warehousing, and Material Flow Excellence. The role ensures seamless availability of raw materials, indirect materials, and services while optimizing inventory, customer service, costs, and working capital. The incumbent will drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;), procurement performance, warehouse excellence, supplier development, and lean material flow initiatives across the Haridwar manufacturing unit.

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)
- Demand & Supply Planning
- Lead factory demand and supply planning processes to ensure alignment between customer demand, production capability, and supplier capacity.
- Drive monthly S&OP; reviews and business planning cycles involving Sales, Production,



Supply Chain, Finance, and Purchasing.
- Develop demand forecasts, capacity plans, inventory strategies, and supply plans to achieve customer service targets.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health, and service performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Support new product introductions, localization initiatives, and business growth plans through effective planning processes.

2. Factory Procurement Management

Direct Material Procurement
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of direct materials to support production requirements.
- Monitor supplier capacities, lead times, risk exposure, and delivery performance.
- Work closely with Global and Regional Sourcing teams to implement sourcing strategies and contracts.

Indirect Material, Services & CAPEX Procurement
- Lead sourcing and procurement of indirect materials, maintenance spares, tooling, fixtures, fabricated part

📌 Deputy Manager (Haridwar)
🏢 SKF Vertevo
📍 Haridwar