NPI Team Leader

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Description New Product Introduction Team Leader Pune - India About the Optimas: Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe. To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com Position overview: We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Team Leader to join a high-performing team, leading a group of buyers supporting UK customers. This role focuses on successfully converting new business wins into successful implementations, ensuring a seamless transition. The ideal candidate will coordinate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and serve as a key escalation point to resolve issues. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, this is the role for you! Main responsibilities: New Product Introduction Team Leader will be performing the following responsibilities and duties: Manage New Parts & ECRs: Oversee the process from system setup to customer approval and shipment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams to resolve open issues and remove holds delaying the implementation. DOB Reporting: Create and maintain the DOB report; regularly review unacknowledged orders and arrears to support the input relief model efficiently. PO Review & Approval: Review purchase orders and provide necessary approvals before release to vendors. Supplier Performance: Collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery performance and resolve delivery or quality issues promptly. ECR Management: Monitor Engineering Change Requests to ensure smooth phase-in/phase-out transitions, avoiding shortages and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Customer Escalations & Reviews: Act as the primary escalation point and lead weekly customer reviews to ensure on-time delivery. Issue Resolution: Identify and address gaps or issues during implementation. Commercial Coordination: Work with the Commercial team to resolve pricing, MOQ, and lead time issues in a timely manner. KPI Monitoring: Review team KPIs weekly and provide support to ensure targets are met. Gap Buy Sourcing: Lead sourcing and implementation of gap buys to mitigate shortages and meet customer expedite requests. Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce overall implementation timelines. Stock Approval & Prioritization: Ensure on-hand stock is approved by customers; if not, coordinate with buyers to obtain approval and prioritize shipments based on customer POs. Key Competencies: The ideal candidate should have the following competencies: Problem Solver. Project Management. Results driven. PPAP Supply Chain & Global Procurement. Attention to Detail. Customer Orientation. Skills and Qualifications: Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Office 365 tools. Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to comply with company procedures and policies. Excellent Communication skills – verbal and written. Interpersonal Skills. Excellent Technical skills (To read & understand engineering drawings) Excellent time management Thrives under pressure with ability to prioritize & completion of tasks This is an exciting opportunity for career development within a growing, global company. If you are ambitious and positive with good customer service, communication and administration skills, this is the role for you! To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Optimas does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. Optimas is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application. Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Page | 1 Show more Show less