Supply Chain Executive

Job Description

Position: Manager / Sr. Executive – Supply Chain Executive Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain or inventory management, preferably in the automotive or related sectors Industry: Automotive (Heavy & Lightweight Vehicles) Key Roles & Responsibilities: Close Inventory Management: Oversee and maintain optimal stock levels for both heavy and lightweight vehicle parts and components. Ensure accurate inventory tracking, minimizing overstocking or stockouts through timely reordering. Stock Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of stock movements, demand trends, and usage rates to optimize inventory levels. Regularly generate stock reports to support decision-making and improve stock replenishment efficiency. Ensure that the physical inventory aligns with system records through regular audits and cycle counts. Procure to Pay (P2P) Management: Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services from requisition to payment. Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, including purchase order creation, approvals, invoicing, and payment processing. Feedback Management: Collect and analyze feedback from stakeholders, including sales, operations, and customers, to enhance stock planning and management. Work closely with the procurement and sales teams to address any inventory or stock concerns. Sales Analysis: Perform sales data analysis to forecast demand and align inventory levels with projected sales. Provide insights on sales patterns to adjust stock levels accordingly and ensure timely replenishment. Inventory Management and Support Functions: Support other departments in inventory-related matters, such as logistics, procurement, and finance. Work to streamline inventory processes, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and reducing unnecessary costs. Item Master Management: Maintain and update the item master database, ensuring accurate details for all parts and components. Ensure that item codes, descriptions, and categories are correctly assigned and standardized for easy identification and tracking. Order Management: Oversee the order lifecycle, from purchase orders to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock availability. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of goods, and manage any issues related to order discrepancies or delays. Required Skills & Experience: Experience: 3 years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or logistics, with a focus on automotive components for heavy and lightweight vehicles. Inventory Expertise: Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and best practices for both physical and digital inventory control. Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis related to stock levels, sales performance, and inventory optimization. Feedback and Communication: Ability to gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders and incorporate insights into inventory strategies. Sales Coordination: Ability to align stock levels with sales forecasts and trends. Order & Vendor Management: Experience managing the complete order lifecycle, from order creation to fulfillment, including vendor relations. Education & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Key Competencies: Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing stock, ensuring accuracy in inventory reports and item master data. Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and stock management challenges. Collaborative Mindset: Able to work cross-functionally with sales, procurement, and logistics teams. Proactive Approach: Self-motivated and able to anticipate issues related to stock shortages, surpluses, and sales trends. This role is ideal for a driven and analytical SCM professional with a passion for optimizing inventory processes and working within the dynamic automotive industry. The candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring the availability of parts and components for both heavy and lightweight vehicles while supporting the company’s overall operational goals.