Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager – Buying

Title : Asst/Deputy Manager – Buying

Department: Operations – Supply Chain

Location : Navi Mumbai- Nerul

Reports To : Manager Supply Planning & Buying

Material Buying:

• Translate full month production plan into requisite RM & PM qty.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit.
• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
• Analyze master production schedules to calculate exact raw material requirements and establish optimal inventory levels, prevent shortages and reduce excess inventory.
• Track plan versus actual, discussion and fix the gaps with manufacturing team.
• Identify supply shortages or logistics risks, creating mitigation plans to ensure continuity.
• Rough cut capacity planning.
• Act quickly to solve supply chain disruptions, material defects, or schedule changes to avoid production downtime.
• Utilize ERP systems (like SAP) to maintain data accuracy and create KPI reports on vendor performance and inventory turnover.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with the procurement, warehouse, and production teams to align material flow with business goals.

• Education: Graduate BE/B-Tech + Master/MBA in supply chain management or Operations Management.
• Experience: 4–5 years in supply chain, inventory control, or production planning.
• Advantage:

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP S4 HANA) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ability to forecast demand and interpret supply chain metrics.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Demonstrated broad understanding of purchase and supply chain processes

Behavioral

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicts
• Creating an atmosphere of collaboration & strong ability to work in a team

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.