Supa , Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Department
CONTAINER FABRICATION - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Job posted on
Jun 26, 2025
Experience range (Years)
10 years - 20 years
Role Objective:
To lead and optimize the entire supply chain and procurement function for container fabrication, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely delivery of raw materials, effective vendor management, and seamless coordination between planning, procurement, production, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the production requirements of container fabrication.
- Identify and onboard reliable vendors for steel, hardware, paint, components, and other critical fabrication materials.
- Ensure procurement at competitive prices while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
2. Vendor Development & Management
- Build a robust vendor base for both domestic and international sourcing.
- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Negotiate contracts and establish long-term agreements with key suppliers.
3. Material Planning & Inventory Management
- Coordinate with planning and production teams to forecast material requirements.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid production delays or excess stock.
- Implement MRP/ERP systems for tracking material availability and usage.
4. Logistics & Warehousing
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials and finished goods.
- Optimize transportation cost and ensure timely movement of goods.
- Manage warehouses for safe storage, FIFO compliance, and space utilization.
5. Cost Control & Optimization
- Analyze cost drivers and work on cost-reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
- Benchmark procurement prices and identify areas for savings.
- Implement lean practices in SCM operations.
6. Cross-functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with fabrication, QA/QC, planning, finance, and project teams to align supply chain activities.
- Support production schedules by ensuring material availability.
7. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit norms.
- Maintain accurate documentation for procurement, contracts, imports/exports (if applicable), and logistics.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- In-depth knowledge of steel and fabrication-related procurement
- Familiarity with fabrication drawings and BOMs
- Expertise in SAP/MM or other ERP systems
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Knowledge of import/export regulations (if applicable)
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
- MBA in Supply Chain / Operations (preferred)
- 12–18 years of experience in SCM, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a fabrication/manufacturing setup
- Prior experience in container, heavy engineering, or modular fabrication is highly desirable