Assistant Manager - Materials

As an experienced Assistant Manager Materials at Odyssia Group, you will play a crucial role in managing material planning, procurement, and inventory control to ensure smooth production operations and cost efficiency. You will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers and vendors, handling procurement activities, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing stock movement. Your proactive approach and strong analytical skills will be essential in identifying and implementing process improvements in material management and sourcing. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and manage raw material requirements in line with production schedules. - Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and quality supply of materials. - Handle procurement activities, including vendor development, negotiation, and purchase order management. - Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock movement to reduce wastage and holding costs. - Coordinate closely with production, design, and quality teams to meet production targets. - Prepare and analyze MIS reports on material consumption, cost, and vendor performance. - Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and safety standards. - Identify and implement process improvements in material management and sourcing. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. (MBA or Diploma in Materials Management preferred) - Experience: 4-8 years of experience in materials management, preferably in the footwear or manufacturing industry. - Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with raw materials such as PU, PVC, rubber, EVA, fabrics, adhesives, etc. - Software Skills: ERP systems and MS Office proficiency. As part of the Odyssia Group team, you will enjoy benefits such as food provided and health insurance. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Kozhikode. Your role will require strong analytical and planning abilities, excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, good communication and coordination skills, as well as a detail-oriented and proactive approach to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.,