Assistant Manager - SCM

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Vendor Management

Market Mapping: Execute city and state-wise mapping of vendors for all Solar PV components and SKUs to ensure localized support and cost efficiency.
Evaluation & Onboarding: Scrutinize and vet vendors based on stringent criteria including quality standards, technical capability, delivery timelines, and credit terms.
Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contractual terms and payment cycles to optimize project margins.
Digital Management: Responsible for the real-time update of SKU pricing and vendor data on the Freyr Energy in-house platform.
PO Lifecycle: Manage the complete procurement cycle, from raising Purchase Orders (POs) to final payment reconciliation.

2. Logistics & Project Dispatch

Dispatch Planning: Coordinate the seamless movement of materials to ensure 100% on-time project starts.
Partner Development: Source, onboard, and manage logistics partners capable of handling sensitive solar equipment.
Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and escalate critical supply chain bottlenecks to minimize project delays.

3. Inventory & Warehouse Operations

Stock Optimization: Monitor and maintain safety stock levels across all regional warehouses to prevent project downtime.
Demand Forecasting: Align procurement orders with sales forecasts to ensure material availability.
Warehouse Oversight: Oversee the kitting, packing, and distribution of materials from individual warehouses to specific site locations.

4. Leadership & Reporting

Financial Control: Manage project-wise budgeting and provide detailed SCM reports against actual spends.
Team Development: Supervise junior staff, providing the necessary training and support to achieve operational excellence.

Mandatory Requirements

∙Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

∙Minimum 2-3 years of experience with a stint in a similar role. Candidates with prior experience in Solar will be preferred.

∙Strong oral & written communication and negotiation skills

∙Basic knowledge of Zoho platform will be preferred

∙To have good knowledge of accounts & budgeting skills

∙Proficient in MS Office ( especially excel & word )

Additional Requirements

∙Ability to think critically, organize work assignments according to their priority

∙Passion for delivering high quality results and takes complete accountability of assignments.

∙Networking skills

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