Materials Manager

Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Role Summary:

• Person should Lead as Head-LSCM (Logistic & Supply Chain Management) department for Chennai plant.

• Responsible for Supply Chain (Direct Purchase), Store/Logistic Management & RM Planning

• Ensure no failure for any Customer as well as Zero Production or Sales loss due to Non material availability on time.

• Inventory Management & reconciliation for all Subcon. vendors for material consumption.

• Cycle Count plan as per Company policy.

• Evaluation of supplier rating based on delivery performance.

• Very Challenging and demanding position

• Capable to manage 6 Customer, 30+ suppliers & 50 Team of Members (Including Interims)

• Must be a Good Team player

• Must possess Good Communication skill. (Tamil ,  English & Hindi ( Added Advantage)

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and Execution of materials for Clean Air manufacturing             

• Good knowledge of SAP- MM /PP module and ensure 100% compliance

• To maintain good relations with suppliers/Customer

• To maintain Inventory MIN MAX stock at Plant to avoid any line Stoppage

• Build Supplier Relationship by implementation of SNC/MPS/MRP

Skill / Knowledge Requirements:

• Work Experience: 13 to 16 years’ experience in SCM, having exposure in Production Planning, Supply chain, Store/logistics management, RM planning and SAP in Automotive Industry.

• Education/Certification: The person should be a qualified Engineer BE/B. Tech

Specialized Skills / Knowledge

• • Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling Material.

  • Should have good knowledge of SAP- MM module, SNC/MPS/MRP.

  • JIT supplies and operating knowledge.

  • Inventory Management

  • Supplier Management: Well experienced in Stamping industry and steel procurement activities

  • Lean Tools: KANBAN system, Value stream Mapping

  • Cost Reduction: Logistics / Import /Inbound Cost Reduction initiatives.