Key missions of the position:
Drive end-to-end fulfillment operations ensuring high supplier performance, material availability, and production continuity.
Own and improve On-Time Delivery (OTD), On-Time Performance (OTP), and inventory efficiency aligned with business targets.
Lead and coordinate purchase order management, supplier communication, and escalation handling.
Ensure seamless alignment between suppliers, production, warehouse, and planning teams.
Drive process improvements, cost optimization, and operational excellence across fulfillment activities.

Main responsibilities:

Fulfillment Planning & Execution
Oversee and drive end-to-end fulfillment operations, including procurement planning and material flow.
Ensure alignment between supply, demand, and production schedules.
Monitor and control purchase order execution and supplier commitments.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Manage supplier performance in terms of OTD, responsiveness, and quality.
Lead supplier review meetings and drive performance improvement plans.
Handle escalations and ensure timely resolution of delivery issues.





Production Support & Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with Production, PPC, Warehouse, and Engineering teams for material planning and execution.
Ensure zero or minimal production stoppages due to material shortages.
Act as a key interface between shop floor operations and supply chain teams.

Inventory & Cost Optimization
Monitor and optimize inventory levels, stock turnover, and working capital.
Drive reduction of excess inventory, ageing stock, and non-moving items.
Reduce dependency on premium freight and emergency sourcing.

Performance Monitoring & Issue Resolution
Track fulfillment KPIs and ensure consistent target achievement.
Analyze deviations and conduct root cause analysis (RCA).
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve performance.

Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and safety norms.
Maintain proper documentation and support internal/external audits.

📌 Deputy Manager Fulfilment Diversified Commodity Hosur (India)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 India