Job Overview
Job Description
Job Overview
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Employment Type: Full-time / On-site
We’re hiring a Supply Chain Manager – OEM Battery Manufacturing at AMEC Technology.
Industry: OEM – Battery Manufacturing (Li-ion / Lead-acid / Industrial Batteries)
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Vendor Management
Develop and manage domestic and international suppliers for raw materials, components, and packaging.
Procure lithium cells, lead materials, BMS components, plates, separators, electrolytes, plastics, and hardware as per specifications.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, credit terms, and SLAs for cost efficiency.
Identify alternate vendors to avoid single-source dependency.
Track supplier performance—quality, delivery, compliance, and corrective actions.
2. Inventory & Material Planning
Plan raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory based on sales forecasts and production schedules.
Maintain safety stock levels and optimize reorder points for critical materials.
Implement inventory control systems like ABC, FIFO, JIT, and Min–Max planning.
Prevent material shortages, excess stock, and inventory write-offs.
3. Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production plans aligned with customer orders and plant capacity.
Ensure timely material availability as per BOM and production requirements.
Coordinate with QA, Production, and Sales to align demand and supply.
Monitor production adherence and highlight bottlenecks to stakeholders.
4. Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
Oversee inbound logistics, including customs clearance and transportation of hazardous materials (if applicable).
Manage outbound logistics to OEMs, distributors, and warehouses.
Optimize freight, routes, and load planning to reduce logistics costs.
Ensure warehouse efficiency—binning, stacking, safety, cycle counts, and dispatch planning.
5. Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to BIS, ARAI, DGFT, GST, hazardous material handling, and battery manufacturing regulations.
Maintain documentation for regulatory and internal audits (Vendor, ISO, PCB, Safety).
Implement safety standards for handling lithium cells, chemicals, and lead-based components.
6. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
Reduce supply chain costs through process improvements and automation.
Conduct make-vs-buy evaluations and cost-benefit analyses.
Optimize working capital through efficient inventory management and cash cycle improvements.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with R&D for new product development and BOM finalization.
Align with Sales for demand forecasting and delivery commitments.
Coordinate with Finance for budgeting, costing, and commercial negotiations.
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