Senior Manager - Materials

Position:  Scheduling Review & Control
Department: Materials (CPT)
Level: B8
Location: Corporate Office
Experience: 10–15 Years
Qualification: B.Tech / MBA
Industry Preference: Electronics / Manufacturing

1. Role Purpose

To lead and monitor scheduling review and control activities across plants, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, timely schedule releases, procurement alignment and effective material availability. The role will drive scheduling discipline, minimise supply chain risks and strengthen coordination between plants, sourcing, procurement and suppliers.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Scheduling Review & Control

• Review business schedules and forecasts in line with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

• Monitor schedule releases from all plants and ensure timely order and forecast communication.

• Ensure adherence to standardised planning processes across plants.

• Drive scheduling discipline, including frozen periods, lead times and MOQ norms.

• Improve forecast accuracy and minimise schedule volatility.

B. Material Risk Management

• Review ordering patterns and forecasts based on component lead times.

• Monitor Long Buy Orders (LBO), Non-Cancellable Non-Returnable (NCNR) and allocation-based components.

• Identify potential material shortages and supply risks and drive proactive mitigation plans.

• Ensure timely ordering of critical and long-lead-time components.

C. Procurement & Sourcing Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement and sourcing teams for timely order releases and material availability.

• Support new and alternate supplier development activities.

• Coordinate for development samples and follow up on timelines for new projects.

• Ensure alignment between plant requirements, sourcing plans and supplier commitments.

D. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and commodity-wise supplier database.

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure supplier management practices align with purchasing policies.

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination across plants and business functions.

E. Process Improvement & MIS

• Implement standardised scheduling templates, tools and dashboards.

• Utilise SAP, Oracle and advanced Excel for scheduling analysis and reporting.

• Prepare periodic MIS reports and management presentations.

• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy, planning efficiency and process compliance.

3. Desired Candidate Profile

• B.Tech / MBA in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management or a relevant discipline.

• 10–15 years of overall experience in Materials, Supply Chain, Procurement or Planning.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing/purchasing within the electronics industry or relevant commodity.

• Strong understanding of MRP, material planning, forecasting, procurement and supplier management.

• Experience in handling LBO, NCNR, MOQ, lead-time management and allocation-based components.

• Good knowledge of SAP/Oracle, advanced Excel and MIS reporting.

• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to drive cross-functional coordination and process improvements.

4. Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Materials & Supply Chain Management

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Process Improvement & Control

• Leadership & Team Management

• Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

About the role

• Location: Corporate Office, Manesar, Haryana, India
• Experience: 12 - 15 Years
• Apply by: 14 Nov 2026