+ Develops understanding of function for procurement of parts, manufacturing processes, and supply base development + Establishes and maintains positive long-term relationships with suppliers through regular communication of performance status, supplier meetings, and supplier visits + Obtains and maintains supplier delivery promise dates, confirmed ship dates, changed ship dates, and issues updates for open orders + Identifies and documents supplier delivery issues and codes for supplier performance reporting + Identifies issues and develops plans to improve and report On Time Delivery + Analyzes and monitors supplier deliveries and supplier delivery performance + Engages problem suppliers to drive and improve supplier delivery + Coordinates activities within the company to improve the working relationship with the customer and supply base + Performs supplier maintenance in required systems + Issues and follows up on supplier 8Ds and corrective actions + Handles QOS and purchasing metrics tracking and reporting + Designs, implements, and reviews reports that provide the necessary information to monitor customer requirements and supplier performance + Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain function + Other duties may be assigned as required + Develops understanding of function for procurement of parts, manufacturing processes, and supply base development + Establishes and maintains positive long-term relationships with suppliers through regular communication of performance status, supplier meetings, and supplier visits + Obtains and maintains supplier delivery promise dates, confirmed ship dates, changed ship dates, and issues updates for open orders + Identifies and documents supplier delivery issues and codes for supplier performance reporting + Identifies issues and develops plans to improve and report On Time Delivery + Analyzes and monitors supplier deliveries and supplier delivery performance + Engages problem suppliers to drive and improve supplier delivery + Coordinates activities within the company to improve the working relationship with the customer and supply base + Performs supplier maintenance in required systems + Issues and follows up on supplier 8Ds and corrective actions + Handles QOS and purchasing metrics tracking and reporting + Designs, implements, and reviews reports that provide the necessary information to monitor customer requirements and supplier performance + Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain function + Other duties may be assigned as required Functional skills : SCM fundamentals & concept Supply management Analytical skills Good communication Cross country exposure Education Qualification: Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineer No. of years of experience: 1.5 to 5 Years Professional Exposure: Auto components / Service parts / Logistics / Inventory planning & management Working Knowledge in SAP / BAAN / FCSD Systems would be an added advantage. **Requisition ID** : 39582