About this role
Ensures the uninterrupted supply of production materials by effectively managing all purchasing-related activities. Drives continuous improvement in purchasing processes to achieve corporate objectives, optimize supply chain performance, and support business goals.
Raw Material Planning & Procurement
Manage raw material planning for assigned commodities.Analyze demand through RMDP and SAP to ensure material availability.Create Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor supplier deliveries.Follow up with suppliers to avoid production shortages.Coordinate with production, warehouse, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material flow.Inbound Supply Chain Management
Monitor and improve inbound supply chain KPIs:CUDs (Consumption Utilization Days)Inventory Turn RateStock Control & Inventory ManagementPO Confirmation TrackingASN (Advance Shipping Notice) ComplianceASN CompletenessCoordinate with suppliers for timely shipment dispatches and updates.Ensure accurate shipment visibility and tracking.Import & Customs Clearance
Track imported raw material shipments from origin to plant.Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHA) for customs clearance.Arrange and verify import documentation as per CAROTAR guidelines.Liaise with Finance, Purchase Manager, and HOD for approvals when required.Ensure timely sharing of shipping documents between vendors and CHA.GRN Settlement & Vendor Management
Maintain duty, freight, clearance, and transportation costs in SAP PO.Coordinate with warehouse for Goods Receipt Note (GRN) settlement.Support new vendor registration and vendor master amendments.Resolve vendor-related issues impacting procurement and payments.Finance (FI) Related Activities
Coordinate customs duty payments with Treasury.Arrange road permits and other statutory requirements with Finance.Maintain tax codes, FX rates, duties, and transportation costs in SAP.Perform vendor data reconciliation and ensure transactional accuracy.Logistics & Reporting
Coordinate transporter vehicle placement.Track inbound material movement within India.Prepare Raw Material Purchase MIS reports.Monitor excess/deficit consumption data and support material sequencing activities.ESH (Environment, Safety & Health)
Ensure compliance with ESH standards and company policies.Promote safe working practices and hazard reporting.Support near-miss reporting and corrective actions.Escalate unresolved safety concerns appropriately.Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture.Systems & Tools
SAP
Used for:
Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) managementVendor Master ManagementGRN ProcessingInvoice VerificationInventory MonitoringImport Cost MaintenanceReporting and AnalyticsRMDP (Raw Material Demand Planning)
Used to:
Calculate raw material requirements based on production forecasts.Monitor demand and inventory levels.Support procurement planning and shortage prevention.Generate procurement requirements for buyers.EDI LKU (Electronic Data Interchange)
Used to:
Receive supplier forecasts and shipment information electronically.Manage:Purchase OrdersPO ConfirmationsAdvance Shipping Notices (ASN)InvoicesImprove supplier communication and supply chain visibility.Key Skills Required
SAP MMSupply Chain PlanningInventory ManagementImport & Customs ClearanceVendor ManagementLogistics CoordinationData Analysis & MIS ReportingNegotiation & CommunicationProblem SolvingCross-functional Coordination Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B-Tech/B.E.)
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