Job Description

As a Material Availability Specialist, you will optimize inbound material logistics to ensure timely supply for our factories and hubs. Your responsibilities include managing inventories, executing order fulfillment, and supporting internal and external procurement forecasting. You will analyze data to address material shortages, lead time management, and drive effective supplier communication. With a focus on inventory optimization techniques and problem-solving methods, you will contribute to team success while working within established parameters. Leveraging your experience in SAP ERP MM and Excel, you will play a crucial role in streamlining operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

• Ensure timely inbound material availability while optimizing logistics costs.
• Execute and manage orders, collaborating on forecasts with internal and external suppliers.
• Monitor and manage material shortages and lead times effectively.
• Oversee inventory management, including stock level reviews and excess/obsolete inventory reporting.
• Maintain procurement data to support operational efficiency.
• Implement inbound logistics strategies as per the established roadmap.
• Analyze data to identify solutions, making informed decisions to resolve common issues.
• Assist with first-level supplier management and lead supplier communications independently.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from 8 plus years of relevant work experience in purchasing, inbound SCM or materials management.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP MM module and experience with inventory optimization techniques
• Exceptions Management (Like GR-IR, receipt or other statutory documents discrepancy) in Source to Pay processing.
• Good in working with Multiple stakeholders and ensure appropriate level of communication.

Nice-To-Have:

• Analytical skills, Basic exposure to Lean process techniques.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Electronic components or Electro mech parts purchasing knowledge
• Basics of working with Business analytics tools like PBI.

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