Job Description: Supply Chain Manager

Company: Accord Autocomp Pvt. Ltd. (AAPL)

Location: Hinjawadi, Pune (Multi-plant coordination: Pune, Hosur, Jamshedpur)

Department: Supply Chain Management (Store/Dispatch/Purchase/Logistics)

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Direct sourcing strategies for raw materials (CRCA/HR steel coils, tubes, hardware), bought-out parts, and specialized secondary processing (CED coating, powder coating, plating).
- Negotiate long-term pricing contracts, lead times, and payment terms with raw material suppliers and sub-contractors to meet profitability target margins.
- Evaluate supplier performance continuously regarding Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS).

2. Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC)

- Collaborate with Plant Production and Sales teams to convert customer schedules/forecasts into operational Material Requirement Plans (MRP).
- Implement Lean inventory strategies—such as KANBAN, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), and Safety Stock frameworks—to eliminate stock-outs without creating excess working capital ties.
- Monitor Work-In-Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) inventory levels across internal manufacturing plants and external warehouses.

3. Vendor Development & Risk Management

- Identify, audit, and onboard Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers following automotive quality frameworks (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949 standards).
- Mitigate supply disruption risks through dual-sourcing strategies and active contingency planning.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to address non-conforming materials and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).

4.



Multi-Plant Logistics & Warehousing

- Oversee inbound raw material logistics and outbound distribution networks connecting manufacturing facilities (Pune, Hosur, Jamshedpur) and customer assembly plants.
- Optimize freight routes, container utilization, and 3PL vendor contracts to control freight costs.
- Ensure material handling and warehouse safety standards meet standard automotive safety guidelines.

5. Compliance & Process Improvement

- Maintain standard operational procedures (SOPs) compliant with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001/14001 audit requirements.
- Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse management, inventory accuracy, and cycle times.
- Leverage ERP (SAP/ERP systems) for tracking purchase orders, stock levels, and supply chain KPIs.

6. Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: DME/Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mechanical, Production, or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience: 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in supply chain management within the automotive sheet metal, stamping, or auto-components manufacturing domain.
- 7. Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of automotive steel procurement, press shop tooling, CED coating, and secondary processes.
- Hands-on proficiency with ERP software (SAP MM module preferred) and advanced MS Excel.
- Strong understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
- 8. Soft Skills:
- Exceptional negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationship management abilities.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and crisis management capabilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Hinjawadi)
🏢 ACCORD AUTOCOMP
📍 Hinjawadi