Manager - Supply Chain Management - Aerospace Firm

Job Title: Manager - Supply ChainReporting to: Director - Business Development & Divisional ManagerLocation: SEZ Aerospace Park, Bangalore

Roles & Responsibilities:

Vendor Management: Evaluate, assess, and select vendors based on capabilities, performance, and consistent quality. Maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure accurate vendor records.

Procurement & Inventory Management: Assess inventory reorder levels and quantity price breaks to determine cost-effective purchasing of inventory and supplies in alignment with the company's cost of capital. Prepare monthly procurement reports and review purchasing commitments with Finance.

Capital Goods Procurement: Oversee the procurement of capital goods and direct materials, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Order Expediting: Manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery for uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Inventory Optimization: Achieve targeted inventory turnover ratios and maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with the production team.

Cross-Department Coordination: Work closely with the Finance department for timely bill payments and with production teams for effective inventory management.

Employee Skill Assessment: Review skill matrices before task allocation to ensure efficiency and competency.

Import & Export Compliance: Ensure the timely provision of documents required for the clearance of imported goods and compliance with SEZ regulations.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to QMS - AS9100 standards and ensure compliance across supply chain processes.

Additional Duties: Perform other procurement, inventory control, and supply chain-related duties as required.

Skill Sets & Knowledge Required:

Procurement Expertise: Experience in purchasing capital goods and direct materials.

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with indirect tax rules and SEZ regulations.

SAP Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SAP 4 HANA and experience working in an SAP-driven environment.

Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and suppliers.

Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead and mentor a team with a strategic and system-driven approach.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Problem-Solving & Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Projects.

International Trade Knowledge: Understanding of Incoterms and import/export documentation.

Industry Standards Compliance: Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system standards.

Interpersonal & Strategic Thinking: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop long-term procurement strategies.

About the Company:

The company is a global, integrated aerospace firm providing complex assemblies and system solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, as well as defense and space agencies worldwide. Specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of aero-engine and aerostructure components, the company caters to both civil and defense aerospace markets, as well as industrial power applications.

With a strong presence in America, Europe, and Asia, the company is a key strategic supplier to some of the world's largest aerospace firms. It is committed to fostering strategic partnerships and has two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Bangalore.

Further company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates upon resume selection.