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Senior officer Raw Material Purchasing

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Ensures the uninterrupted supply of production materials by effectively managing all purchasing-related activities. Drives continuous improvement in purchasing processes to achieve corporate objectives, optimize supply chain performance, and support business goals.

Raw Material Planning & Procurement

  • Manage raw material planning for assigned commodities.
  • Analyze demand through RMDP and SAP to ensure material availability.
  • Create Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor supplier deliveries.
  • Follow up with suppliers to avoid production shortages.
  • Coordinate with production, warehouse, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material flow.

Inbound Supply Chain Management

  • Monitor and improve inbound supply chain KPIs:
    • CUDs (Consumption Utilization Days)
    • Inventory Turn Rate
    • Stock Control & Inventory Management
    • PO Confirmation Tracking
    • ASN (Advance Shipping Notice) Compliance
    • ASN Completeness
  • Coordinate with suppliers for timely shipment dispatches and updates.
  • Ensure accurate shipment visibility and tracking.

Import & Customs Clearance

  • Track imported raw material shipments from origin to plant.
  • Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHA) for customs clearance.
  • Arrange and verify import documentation as per CAROTAR guidelines.
  • Liaise with Finance, Purchase Manager, and HOD for approvals when required.
  • Ensure timely sharing of shipping documents between vendors and CHA.

GRN Settlement & Vendor Management

  • Maintain duty, freight, clearance, and transportation costs in SAP PO.
  • Coordinate with warehouse for Goods Receipt Note (GRN) settlement.
  • Support new vendor registration and vendor master amendments.
  • Resolve vendor-related issues impacting procurement and payments.

Finance (FI) Related Activities

  • Coordinate customs duty payments with Treasury.
  • Arrange road permits and other statutory requirements with Finance.
  • Maintain tax codes, FX rates, duties, and transportation costs in SAP.
  • Perform vendor data reconciliation and ensure transactional accuracy.

Logistics & Reporting

  • Coordinate transporter vehicle placement.
  • Track inbound material movement within India.
  • Prepare Raw Material Purchase MIS reports.
  • Monitor excess/deficit consumption data and support material sequencing activities.

ESH (Environment, Safety & Health)

  • Ensure compliance with ESH standards and company policies.
  • Promote safe working practices and hazard reporting.
  • Support near-miss reporting and corrective actions.
  • Escalate unresolved safety concerns appropriately.
  • Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture.

Systems & Tools

SAP

Used for:

  • Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) management
  • Vendor Master Management
  • GRN Processing
  • Invoice Verification
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Import Cost Maintenance
  • Reporting and Analytics

RMDP (Raw Material Demand Planning)

Used to:

  • Calculate raw material requirements based on production forecasts.
  • Monitor demand and inventory levels.
  • Support procurement planning and shortage prevention.
  • Generate procurement requirements for buyers.

EDI LKU (Electronic Data Interchange)

Used to:

  • Receive supplier forecasts and shipment information electronically.
  • Manage:
    • Purchase Orders
    • PO Confirmations
    • Advance Shipping Notices (ASN)
    • Invoices
  • Improve supplier communication and supply chain visibility.

Key Skills Required

  • SAP MM
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Import & Customs Clearance
  • Vendor Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
  • Negotiation & Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Coordination

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B-Tech/B.E.)

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