Deputy General Manager - Materials

. Materials Planning & Control

• Develop and execute material planning strategies aligned with shipbuilding and repair schedules.
  
• Ensure timely availability of steel, pipes, machinery, outfitting items, electrical & automation equipment.
  
• Monitor MRP, inventory levels, and project-wise material consumption.
  
• Prevent material shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
  

2. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead procurement of indigenous and imported materials, equipment, and spares.
  
• Finalize vendor sourcing strategies, RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
  
• Develop and manage strategic vendors for marine-grade materials and class-approved equipment.
  
• Ensure compliance with classification societies (ABS, DNV, LR, IRS, BV, etc.).
  

3. Project & Yard Coordination

• Coordinate closely with planning, production, engineering, QA/QC, and project teams.
  
• Support critical path materials planning for dry dock, new build, and repair projects.
  
• Address material bottlenecks impacting vessel delivery timelines.
  

4. Logistics, Import & Export

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including heavy lifts and oversized cargo.
  
• Manage import/export documentation, customs clearance, duty exemptions, and bonded stores.
  
• Optimize freight costs and logistics timelines for project materials.
  

5. Inventory & Stores Management

• Oversee central and site stores operations within the shipyard.
  
• Implement effective inventory control systems, FIFO/FEFO, and stock audits.
  
• Ensure proper handling, preservation, and traceability of materials.
  

6. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare and manage materials budgets for shipyard projects.
  
• Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing, alternate materials, and long-term contracts.
  
• Monitor material cost variance and report to management.
  

7. Compliance, Systems & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
  
• Implement ERP/MRP systems (SAP / Oracle / Shipyard-specific ERP).
  
• Support internal and external audits related to materials and procurement.
  

8. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor procurement, planning, logistics, and stores teams.
  
• Define KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and build a high-performing materials function.
  
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in SCM.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Marine / Production) or equivalent.
  
• Post-graduate qualification in Materials / SCM preferred.
  

• 1520+ years

  of experience in materials management within

  shipyards / heavy engineering / marine industry

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• Strong exposure to shipbuilding, ship repair, dry dock operations, and marine procurement.