Supply Chain Management Officer

Officer - SCM KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SCM Executive Handle procurement activities for new projects from initial requirement through production launch. Review BOM, project timeline, customer requirements, and material lead times to develop procurement plans. Coordinate with Engineering and Project teams for new part development, sample requirements, trials, and production readiness. Release purchase orders and schedules to suppliers based on project and production requirements. Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time material availability as per project milestones. Track long-lead-time and critical materials and proactively highlight supply risks. Maintain project-wise procurement status and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Material Planning & Supplier Coordination. Plan raw materials, components, and imported items based on forecast, production plan, inventory, and lead time. Share schedules and forecasts with suppliers and monitor adherence. Import & Customs Clearance. Logistics & Dispatch Management JOB REQUIREMENTS Master Degree or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline. Relevant experience in SCM, procurement, material planning, import/export, or logistics, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry. Experience in new project procurement and supplier coordination. Understanding of import shipment and customs clearance processes. Knowledge of purchase orders, scheduling, material planning, inventory management, and logistics. Working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems preferred. Knowledge of Advanced Excel and reporting skills. Good communication, supplier follow-up, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and critical project requirements. Strong ownership with a focus on on-time material availability and zero production disruption. Ability to work effectively with suppliers, logistics partners, CHA/customs brokers, and cross-functional internal teams. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) New Project Material Availability / Launch Readiness Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Schedule Adherence Critical Material Shortage Reduction On-Time Import & Customs Clearance On-Time Pickup and Delivery Premium Freight / Logistics Cost Control Inventory Optimization Zero Production Line Stoppage Due to SCM Accurate and Timely SCM Status Reporting