What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER/BUYER position at Mahindra Tractors?
This position will mainly entail, but not be limited to the following tasks:
Establish material dispatch and delivery priorities based on approved sales and production plan, supplier lead-times and stocking norms to ensure an achievable weekly / monthly revenue plan.
Translate rolling constrained production plan into BOM component purchase requirements by supplier. Reviews and processes requisitions to purchase orders and communicates requirements with suppliers via supplier portal. Ensure compliance with company SRM system including PO release, confirmations and ASNs.
Provide updates on adherence to plan, root causes of delays, risks, and recommendations.
Reviews and maintains MRP planning parameters (i.e. lot/order size, lead-times, safety stock) as inputs to supply plan.
Monitor performance of the replenishment plan on a daily / weekly basis including inbound material visibility and supplier date adherence. Identifies risks and/or opportunities within the supply plan and execute necessary changes in a timely manner.
Communicate rolling forecast to domestic and international suppliers. Leads regular weekly and monthly supplier reviews.
Responsible for end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle and resolution of any discrepancies. To include GRIR reconciliation for tractors and related bill-of-material components.
Collaborate closely with production operations, product development, sales and marketing on new product introductions and transitions to ensure material readiness and zero obsolescence.
Support and influence initiatives to drive continuous improvement, agility, and visibility across the supply chain by leveraging existing / new technologies and best practices.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
