Asst Manager, MRO Stores

Your goal is to achieve the required production volume in compliance with quality standards and in accordance with the KPIs. You will ensure a strong safety culture and satisfying internal external customer needs. To achieve this you lead the planning, scheduling, logistics and materials management processes for Equipment spare parts and consumables in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment and an Integrated Lean Six Sigma culture. You will: Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plan and build capability of the team to execute themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own Key PM-Progressive Maintenance systems and work processes and build PM strategies in cooperation with pillar members. Plan for efficient preventive and predictive maintenance activities per the Work Order Management process, Assist in the troubleshooting and lead the repair planning for equipment performance issues, Scheduling and coordinating contractor and service activities to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the plant s equipment Run MRP-Material Requirement Planning and planning procurement of spare parts according to demand and/or Progressive maintenance strategies; Eliminate useless and obsoletes materials; Update BOM s and spare part inventories Inventory Management of spare parts and other materials consumables as needed by equipment technicians and apply self-service methodology for easy access. Define and implement policies for inventory optimization and based on TBM-Time based maintenance and CBM-condition based maintenance plans. Be responsible for corrective maintenance intervention and tags management/execution; Coordinate the management of software backups; Be responsible for understanding and using SAP ERP systems manage quality of data; Facilitate the management of the technical library. Participate in selection of suppliers/contractors as necessary Enable effective communication of M R - maintenance repairs direction to working team and leadership to eradicate Global Efficiency (GE) losses; Lead cost reduction and spare parts optimization and critical spare parts management; Foster equipment loss eradication/prevention culture; Ensure basic training modules are relevant and accurate and interface with Education Training Pillar to execute capability improvement in PM to enable knowledge transfer from PM to AM What you will bring Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems Progressive Maintenance Step 3) skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 4 tools problem solving tools. The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach. Capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing Development Plans for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development. More about this role What you need to know about this position: Inventory Management Controls Ensure 100% stock accuracy through monthly audits and variance analysis. Maintain Zero Obsolete Inventory, with effective planning for shut-down usage. Lead 5S implementation, segregation of MRO vs non-MRO inventory, and ensure clean system records (FOC spares worth 50+ Lakhs uploaded). Drive Zero Variance during internal and external audits. Cost Operational Efficiency Ensure 100% FIFO-based issuance of spares and materials. Achieve >90% stock availability through ROL monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and lead-time management. Coordinate with Techno Leads for proactive ROL setting, code creation, and stock rationalization. Control maintenance cost KPIs Maintenance Cost KPI Inventory Value KPI MR Cost per Ton Maintenance Cost Ratio Digital Tools System Optimization Drive 100% SAP-based material procurement; service procurement through Coupa. Lead Project Hercules Support vendor development and VMI implementation for lubricants, bearings, oil seals, and pneumatics. Reporting, Compliance Governance Maintain and share accurate MIS Reports aligned to KPIs. Manage invoicing without escalations, in coordination with Finance. Monitor gate pass movements, scrap approvals, and ensure zero leakages in inventory. Drive inter-plant transfers (STOs), material reclassification (MRO vs non-MRO), and energy savings via IEX trading. Cost Saving Value Generation Alternate sourcing and vendor negotiation In-house repair and capability building Project Change Management Ensure smooth execution of VMI Buyout Project Manage stock cleansing projects and inventory value reduction initiatives. Drive issuance of project materials and disposal of expired/unused stock. People Management Lead a stores team with a focus on capability building, performance monitoring, and continuous engagement Drive training initiatives for team members and cross-functional users (tools) What extra ingredients you will bring: Key Skills: Inventory Supply Chain Analytics SAP / PEGA / COUPA proficiency Vendor Management Negotiation Audit Readiness Compliance Team Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration