Lead Manufacturing Specialist-Material Plan & Execution
LocationPallavaram
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentManufacturing
Company size10,000+ people
First seen3d ago
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Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Material Plan & Execution is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials from suppliers(Global /Domestics _ through various departments to meet strict production schedules. You will function with a high degree of autonomy, managing master planning and inventory optimization while serving as a technical resource for the broader manufacturing team.
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Job Description
The Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Material Plan & Execution is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials from suppliers(Global /Domestics _ through various departments to meet strict production schedules. You will function with a high degree of autonomy, managing master planning and inventory optimization while serving as a technical resource for the broader manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Material Planning & Master Scheduling
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Master Planning: Manage the master production schedule (MPS) and ensure it aligns with material availability and customer commitments.
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Requirements Management: Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to trigger purchasing needs and internal shop orders.
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System Integrity: Maintain accurate lead times, safety stock levels, and lot sizes within the SAP system
2. Execution & Shortage Management
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Expediting: Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve “line-down” risks and critical shortages.
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Shortage Reviews: Lead daily or weekly shortage reviews, assigning clear actions and recovery owners.
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PO & SLA placing against the MRP requirements & Get OA from Suppliers
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Open order review: Periodic review of Open orders with Supplier
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Import & Export : High level of knowledge in import & Export Process as well to handle Duty process update in SAP
3. Inventory Control & Optimization
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Turnover Management: Balance service levels (part availability) with inventory turns to minimize excess and obsolete stock.
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Review of Safety stock /PFEP: Ensure to review Safety stock & PFEP based on every Quarter use & Change in lead times
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Disposition: Manage the flow of slow-moving or obsolete inventory and coordinate its reduction or disposal.
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Required Qualifications
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Education: * US: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in manufacturing/supply chain).
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International: Advanced experience in Material Planning comparable to a Bachelor’s degree.
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Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in material planning, production control, or manufacturing execution.
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Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SAP /MRP systems
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Desired Characteristics & Technical Skills
Skill Category
Key Competencies
Technical
Requirements
Data Analytics (Excel/Tableau), Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Policy .
Soft Skills
Strong sense of urgency, ability to influence cross-functional teams, and problem-solving.
Leadership
Experience leading daily “Tier” meetings and project management skills.
Agility
Comfort in a high-speed, dynamic environment where production priorities shift daily &
Communication Skill
Good Level of communication over Team meeting or Mails to suppliers & to create good Business environment