Deputy Manager-IMG SCM

Job Description

Functional: Review the shortage report, customer low will make report, over shipment report & daily activity report on a weekly basis. Managing supply chain from US / Europe / India / Thailand / China supplier base to manufacturing plants through Export Distribution Centers by co-coordinating with suppliers, carriers, Distribution Centers across countries and various internal departments within FORD like Purchasing, Logistics, PPM, PVT, STA etc. Premium Freight request to be sent for Regional approval on time as and when the request received from plant after proper alignment with concerned stakeholders. Lead New Model program activities for all import parts starting from TT phase or if the parts are available in CMMS. Highlight any potential production risk to launch / Production and involve cross functional members as required. Check for various options available for assistance from other alternative material sources & co-ordinate accordingly. Lead the transformation projects in SCM to implement successfully using latest technology like RPA, AI/ML, BI tools, by constant collaboration with IT team. Leadership: Coach and plan training for the new comers on the SCM process and system. Represent IMG MP&L in program launch meetings, OTG, Logistics, Schedule change and other critical meetings related to Supply Chain. Conduct Team Meeting as per the daily agenda. Review and monitor department objectives with team members aligned with metrics. Co-ordination with the Team members to ensure process and procedures revalidation done on a quarterly basis. Support all SCM analysts and provide guidance towards resolving the issues. Encourage and Lead the team to improve the overall Pulse metric for the Team. Others: Circulate PAN/Night letter & Heads-up for all critical Issue as appropriate. Co-ordinate Holiday contingency plans, shut downs, strikes etc. with suppliers, EDCs and customers to develop alternate plans to tackle potential issues Publish the parts supportability with respect to the MRD for every build stage with GYR status and highlight issues, if any, appropriately to the management and seek support Liner Delays consolidated and sent to the Network team for resolution Education Qualification Engineering Degree / Automobile, B. Tech No. of Years of Experience 8 - 10 years. Professional Exposure Min 3-5 years of experience in Automobile OEM in the area of Supply Chain involving Imports and exports as well day to day contacts with suppliers Min 3-5 years of experience in Implementing various transformation projects from As Is to Go-Live Any Others -. Understanding of Automobile Supply Chain Business and ERP system. - Good knowledge on Excel & Good analytical skills - Ability to work with various cross functions depts. for coordination - Latest IT inclinations is preferable (AI/ML, RPA, Python, Alteryx, Power BI, Qlik Sense) Functional: Review the shortage report, customer low will make report, over shipment report & daily activity report on a weekly basis. Managing supply chain from US / Europe / India / Thailand / China supplier base to manufacturing plants through Export Distribution Centers by co-coordinating with suppliers, carriers, Distribution Centers across countries and various internal departments within FORD like Purchasing, Logistics, PPM, PVT, STA etc. Premium Freight request to be sent for Regional approval on time as and when the request received from plant after proper alignment with concerned stakeholders. Lead New Model program activities for all import parts starting from TT phase or if the parts are available in CMMS. Highlight any potential production risk to launch / Production and involve cross functional members as required. Check for various options available for assistance from other alternative material sources & co-ordinate accordingly. Lead the transformation projects in SCM to implement successfully using latest technology like RPA, AI/ML, BI tools, by constant collaboration with IT team. Leadership: Coach and plan training for the new comers on the SCM process and system. Represent IMG MP&L in program launch meetings, OTG, Logistics, Schedule change and other critical meetings related to Supply Chain. Conduct Team Meeting as per the daily agenda. Review and monitor department objectives with team members aligned with metrics. Co-ordination with the Team members to ensure process and procedures revalidation done on a quarterly basis. Support all SCM analysts and provide guidance towards resolving the issues. Encourage and Lead the team to improve the overall Pulse metric for the Team. Others: Circulate PAN/Night letter & Heads-up for all critical Issue as appropriate. Co-ordinate Holiday contingency plans, shut downs, strikes etc. with suppliers, EDCs and customers to develop alternate plans to tackle potential issues Publish the parts supportability with respect to the MRD for every build stage with GYR status and highlight issues, if any, appropriately to the management and seek support Liner Delays consolidated and sent to the Network team for resolution