Supply Chain Coordinator

You will be responsible for supporting the administration of one or more strategic programs and the Transition to Production process. It will be your duty to monitor progress and timing to ensure that deliverables are met at PLC gateways. In case of any issues preventing completion, you will escalate them to the PLC Sourcing Project Manager. Your role will also involve overseeing the tactical completion of part transition and facilitating the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) from order placement through approval. You should engage with suppliers, Operations, and Engineering to address corrections, missing elements, engineering changes, or other gaps that may hinder the PPAP process. Understanding the PPAP process will be crucial, and you are expected to address any issues where supplier gaps exist. Additionally, you will facilitate the resolution of open issues, mitigate risks when possible, and escalate for support when necessary. In the context of PLC Sourcing, you will play a key role in managing changes that impact cost, delivery, inventory, and project Sourcing Strategy. Collaboration with the Sourcing Project Manager will be essential, and you may need to consult with them for support or escalation. It will be your responsibility to enter and maintain quote details in the appropriate business system and track all requests for quotes (RFQ's) for purchased materials required for projects. Ensuring that RFQ's align with Design to Cost (DTC) volume requirements and prototype needs will be part of your duties. You should communicate cost changes and cost drivers to both suppliers and project teams, escalating concerns and facilitating discussions to resolve or understand cost issues. Your contribution to PLC projects as a Global Sourcing representative will involve continuous communication and collaboration with the PLC Sourcing Project Manager and project teams to manage changing project needs effectively. You will need to read and execute MRP to meet schedule requirements and manage exceptions outside of the MRP environment or escalate for support when necessary. Performing source and cost justifications or escalating for support will also fall under your purview. Administrative responsibilities for the Asia Sourcing Office in Pune, including liaison with other locations, will be part of your role. Furthermore, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining all aspects of travel arrangements, both domestic and international. Assisting and guiding overseas members with their travel plans will also be expected. Additionally, you will perform department functions such as analyzing data, reporting metrics, coordinating special meetings and events, preparing meeting materials and logistics, and managing the QDRC metric. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and participating in Supplier Business Reviews when required are also part of the responsibilities associated with this role.,