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Assistant Manager - SCM

Chennai, INFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-09

Core

Manage inventory levels of raw materials and components, plan requirements based on production schedules, and ensure material availability to meet customer demand.

Role type

Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Scheduler

Builds

Raw materials and components inventory levels, supply chain organization (Pull flow, Kanban, EDI), inbound transportation plans

Domain

Automotive supply chain

Required skills

Inventory management, Master Production Schedule (MPS) planning, Supplier performance measurement (DPM), Demand planning, Logistics coordination, Crisis management, ERP system usage, Inventory counting

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

ERP systems, EDI, Kanban, Pull flow

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust inventory levels for raw materials and components, validate and send weekly forecasts to suppliers, follow up on material arrivals and firm orders, attend logistics/purchasing meetings, support supply chain improvement initiatives, alert sales during crises, meet with supplier contacts, ensure backup coverage for supplier accounts

Seniority

Assistant Manager, hands-on IC