VM-26 Material Planning & Logistics Manager

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VM-26 Material Planning & Logistics Manager
ALSTOM
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Full–time
Job description
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

About Alstom in India

Alstom has established a strong presence in India. Currently, the company is executing metro projects in several Indian cities including Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow where it is supplying Rolling Stock manufactured out its state of the art facility at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. In the Mainline space, Alstom is executing Signaling & Power Supply Systems for the 343 Km. section on World Bank funded Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Phase 1 in the construction of the new electric locomotive factory for manufacturing and supply of 800 units of 12000HP locomotives is also complete at Madhepura, Bihar while the depot at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh is ready to commence operation. Alstom has set up an Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and this coupled with a strong manufacturing base as well as localized supply chains, is uniquely positioned to serve customers across the globe. Today, Alstom in India employs close to 3600 people and in line with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ policy initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country in producing world class rolling stock, components, design, research and development to not only serve the domestic market, but also rest of the world.

Key Network & Links :

INTERNAL – Planning, Production, Procurement, Quality, SDPM ,PRSCL, Engineering, Finance, Regional SCM teams, Taxation, Logistics

EXTERNAL – Suppliers, Freight Forwarder, CHA, Transporters Customs and other Consultants if any

Performance Measurement :

- Apply core model process for material planning activities (external & internal suppliers) and maintainence of master data

- Manage Supplier's performances KPI's & Raw material coverage & Value according to Budgets

- Collaborate with Procurement for risk/impact management process including supplier selection

- Lead the supplier escalation process supporting Material Planners on animation of Supplier’s KPI performance

- To achieve Freight cost spend within Target & zero demurrage

- To arrive at cost effective logistics solution for Domestic, imports and exports.

- Maintain the documentation and retrieval of benefits from Customs (Duty Drawback/Project registration/Advance Licence, etc.)

- Ensure on-time payment to suppliers

- Compliance to APSYS, IRIS & E&C;

Responsibilities :

- Ensure the accuracy of material planning master data (in compliance with stock, logistic constraints and supplier contractual agreements)

- Ensure the creation of Material Planning documents in line with Procure to Pay core model processes

- Organize and maintain regular reviews with Material Planners to Monitor supplier & stock performance

- Ensure the MRP exception messages analyses performed by all Material Planners and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand…)

- Support Material Planners when issues identified and evaluate the risk/impact on production/projects

- Supporting Material Planners in applying and follow the missing parts process application until stock availability

- Validate deliveries performances KPI's with different stakeholders (Internal & External) and action plans

- Validate the top worst Suppliers with SDPM and support appropriate action plan

- Ensure application of appropriate communication routine with Suppliers based on their delivery performances by Material Planners

- Ensure the application (when necessary) of Supplier's Light Capability Assessment (LSCA)

- Contribute to risk/impact assessments and mitigation action plan

- To Co-ordinate and follow up with freight forwarder for timely execution of inbound & outbound flows

- Handling of import /Export documentation. Duty checklist/Shipping bill, Technical write ups, BOE etc.

- On time duty payments to Customs and freight forwarders

- Tracking of Inbound/Outbound consignments and ensure on time delivery

- Attend customs queries on time to avoid demurrage/penalties

- Work with External & Internal stake holders to reduce cost of Freightt

- Handle GR Waiver and Bank Guarantee shipments and ensure on time closure.

- To capture, record and analysis all logistics cost

- On time submission of documents (BOE/Freight Bill/AWB/Invoice) to respective departments on time and avail the benefits from Customs.

- Monthly review with all Freight Forwarders/CHAs/Transporters with respect their KPI and fix action plan for missing targets.

- Ensure on time payments to vendors.

- Manage team performance, develop team competencies & provide feedback and register during Performance Management Cycle

Knowledge & Experience

- Experience in a manufacturing Organisation dealing with Material Planning & Logistics Operations (Imports/Exports/Domestic) , Working knowledge in ERP / SAP environment .Knowledge on International freight forwarding

- 15 to 18 years of experience in Logistics/Materials management activities

- Experience in OEM / Auto / Manufacturing / Project base industry is preferable.

- Exposure in ERP system and SAP is mandatory

- Supply Chain or Project Management certification - Desirable

Qualification

- Engineering from Reputed institution with Masters (Desirable)

Competencies & Skills

- Materials requirements planning

- Supplier Delivery Performance Management

- Inventory management & Material Planning techniques

- Supply Chain Information Systems

- Industrial scheduling

- Transport & Distribution

- Procurement

- Lean Management

- Team Management

- Entrepreneurship

- Agility

- Collaboration

- Global Vision

- Stake holders management

At Alstom we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry.

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