Assistant Manager - Supply Planning Domestic

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE .

• About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Supply Planning professional to join our Supply Chain Management team. The role is responsible for supplier scheduling, direct material procurement, inventory management, forecasting, logistics coordination, and ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in supply planning, supplier management, procurement, inventory optimization, and manufacturing supply chain operations.

Supply Planning & Supplier Management

Release monthly production schedules to suppliers based on sales and production plans.

Prepare and analyze 15-month forecasts and communicate requirements to suppliers.

Manage weekly and monthly firm schedules and forecast releases.

Monitor supplier performance, capacity, and supply commitments.

Ensure continuous material availability to support production requirements.

Review and manage daily shortages for production and spare parts requirements.

Procurement & Inventory Management

Manage direct material procurement from domestic suppliers.

Control inventory levels in line with inventory turnover targets.

Update MRP data and ensure implementation of the latest purchase orders and part numbers.

Monitor planned versus actual supplier deliveries and drive corrective actions where required.

Ensure timely closure of Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).

Arrange and ensure availability of IMCs and chemicals required for operations.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

Manage freight budgets, accruals, service bill submissions, and freight optimization initiatives.

Coordinate Goods-in-Transit (GIT) declarations.

Support implementation and sustainability of key logistics systems and standards:

AS051 - Supplier Performance Assessment

AS244 - Transport Label Implementation

AS246 - Logistics Integration System (LIS)

AS247 - Long-Term Supplier Forecasting

Web EDI Implementation

Process Excellence & Compliance

Participate in supplier audits for new project assessments and development activities.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, and cross-functional projects.

Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory exercises.

Prepare and maintain procurement MIS reports, including:

OTP Updates

Material Downtime Reports

Freight Performance Reports

Supply Chain KPIs

Maintain 5S standards within the assigned area.

Cross-Functional Contributions

Act as the SCM representative for plant-level initiatives and projects.

Support VEVA and packaging cost optimization projects.

Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, and procurement teams to drive operational excellence.

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Competencies

Supplier Management

Supply Planning & Forecasting

Scheduling & Order Management

Inventory Management

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Freight Cost Optimization

Packaging Cost Optimization

ERP Systems Knowledge

Material Availability Management

Behavioral Competencies

Customer Focus

Ownership & Accountability

Sound Decision Making

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Collaboration & Teamwork

Execution Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Trust Building

Global Perspective

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualification

PGDM or specialization in Supply Chain Management

8-10 years of experience in Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of:

QAD

Oracle ERP

SAP

MRP Systems

Forecasting & Planning Tools

Languages

English

Hindi

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Self-driven and confident professional

Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong execution and planning capabilities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

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