Procurement Executive

Responsibilities:-

• Develop and share rolling

  Material Requirement Plans (MRP)

  with vendors based on production forecasts.
• Monitor adherence to vendor delivery schedules and resolve supply disruptions.
• Align supply plans with

  production planning

  and maintain buffer stock for critical items.
• Drive vendor performance reviews on

  OTIF (On-Time-In-Full)

  , quality, and cost.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage procurement of direct materials, consumables, and factory indirect materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with vendors to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Build strong relationships with

  local and regional vendors

  while developing alternate sources for risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and statutory norms.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Implement

  MRP / ERP system-driven planning

  to manage material flow and visibility.
• Maintain optimal

  inventory levels

  (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods) while minimizing working capital.
• Oversee

  cycle counting, physical stock verification, and reconciliation

  .
• Track and reduce

  inventory carrying costs, obsolescence, and non-moving stock

  .

Warehouse & Stores Operations

• Lead warehouse operations covering

  receiving, storage, preservation, and issue

  of materials.
• Ensure

  5S, safety, and material handling practices

  are rigorously followed.
• Implement

  FIFO / FEFO systems

  and barcode/RFID-based traceability.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including coordination with transporters.
• Supervise a team of

  storekeepers, warehouse executives, and material handlers

  .

Cross-functional Alignment

• Work closely with

  Production, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams

  to align demand, supply, and inventory.
• Support

  NPI (New Product Introduction)

  projects by coordinating with vendors for proto/initial supplies.
• Ensure smooth handling of

  imported materials

  (if applicable) in coordination with customs & logistics partners.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate in Engineering / Supply Chain / Commerce

  .
• hands on experience in

  Materials Management, Procurement, or Warehousing

  in

  home appliances / consumer durables / electronics

  manufacturing.
• Expertise in

  demand planning, inventory control, vendor management, and logistics

  .
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and soft skills to be able to manage vendors

Good to Have:

• Experience with

  lean manufacturing, JIT, and Kanban systems

  .
• Exposure to

  import/export documentation

  and

  customs clearance

  .
• Knowledge of

  statutory compliances

  related to warehousing (Weights & Measures Act, GST for warehousing, etc.).