Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Material Requirement planning for various suppliers in consultation with materials manager and based on schedule from customer and supplier constraints.
Actively participate with other material chasers in creating schedules of parts of Direct Materials. Need to drive on daily basis for the review of the customer schedules / vis--vis supplier deliveries and making suitable corrections on ongoing basis.
Close interaction with suppliers for procurement of parts as per requirement.
Ensures timely delivery of materials at the plants as per schedule.
Monitors and assesses supplier delivery and quality performance and advises management of recent developments.
Monitoring material flow from suppliers for on time line feeding of parts with no down time.
Inventory management and adjustments based on production variations / customer fluctuations.
Logistics Management for supply of parts from suppliers.
Thorough knowledge of stores process like Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Management.
Knowledge of PFEP for bought out parts, thorough understanding of value stream.




Knowledge of various manufacturing processes (Casting, Forging, Press parts, Assembly, etc.,)
Knowledge of various taxations (GST, E- Way bill)
Hands on knowledge of oracle R12 MRP system.
Follow up of and maintaining of record for subcontract Job work challan (OSP) and timely closure for same with suppliers.
Develops and maintains cordial supplier relationship.
Follow up on rejected or defective material if any clearance with suppliers.
Adheres to procurement policies and procedures.
Coordinating between K Drive team members and suppliers for quality, delivery, service, and pricing issues.
Generate ideas for cost reductions and implement the same as per agreed timeline
Excellent communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent planning skills and computer skills
Team player and the individual is expected to be an action oriented person, resourceful enough to find ways to surmount barriers.

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Materials Chennai (India)
🏢 Lead HR Services
📍 India