Senior Manager - Logistics Purchase

Position Summary with Job Responsibilities

Position Summary with Job Responsibilities
This role is responsible to work with the relevant stakeholders to award and manage the portfolio of various Logistics contracts in order to maximize added value from 3rd Party Services providers and achieve business objectives in a timely manner within TMPVL procurement procedures. It needs to manage the allocated annual purchase value, achieve cost efficiencies, support demand fulfilment and build strategic logistics service provider (LSP) base.
1.Scope - Purchasing & Contract Settlement of Outbound / Inbound Logistics / 3PL Warehousing management / Imports and Exports logistics / SPD Accessory Warehouse & Yard Management / Direct Material Packaging & Transportation Purchase.
2.Should have knowledge for various Transportation vehicle types, Modes of transportation, Warehousing, Manpower contracts, types of parts packaging solutions.
3.Nurturing and developing strategic LSP base. Identify LSP's with long term engagement potential, create business plan, validation of LSP's and initiate selection process involving all the stake holders.
4.Review SOW, SLA and RFQ for Logistics service Contracts and adding value for strategic advantage. Float RFQ, analyse quotations and negotiate contracts. Logistics cost estimation/Should Costing. Recommend SOB for LSP's as per sourcing strategy. Obtain internal approval for vendor finalization and release PO. Logistics Sheet sign off with Direct Part vendors for finalizing Packaging and Transportation type/cost/payment terms.
5.Managing and improving Turn Around Time for settlements.
6.Identify vendors with advance technology, prepare business plan and validation of vendors and initiate vendor empanelment process.
7.Identifying opportunities of Logistics / packaging / Supply chain Optimization using various cost optimization levers. Drive aggressive cost reduction in relevant area.
8.Monitor and Review financial health, operational matrix, IR health, etc. of the LSP from Long term business risk perspective. Manage Periodic Rating of LSP by Internal User agencies.
9.Review and conversion of payment terms for better Cash flow and Operation management.
10.Signing off Long term Service Agreement.
11.Envisioning and supporting Digitization journey in Logistics Purchase and Operations Management.
12.Should be able to visualise market dynamics, doing benchmarking with other OEs and possess market intelligence, accordingly propose / optimize Logistic solutions. Knowledge of Macro and Microeconomic factors.
13.Supporting Sustainability initiative and aligning actions to overall objectives of TMPVL in becoming Net Zero. Promoting EV adoption.
14.Complying to Internal Audit & Statutory compliances pertaining to scope of activities.
15.Managing team, as applicable, enhancing team engagement and striving for improving Work culture and Ethics.
16.Preparation of periodic MIS for performance evaluation as per BSC and Goals

Education

Work Experience

Job Title: Senior Manager (L5) - Logistics Purchase,
Education
B.E. / B.Tech / MBA
Functional Competencies
Techno - Commercial Knowledge
Analytic and Negotiation Skills
Financial acumen & Taxation knowledge
Supplier Relationship Management
Basic Knowledge of SAP/IT processes
Team player
Self-motivated
Exposure to Quality management systems
Customer Centricity
Hands-on exposure and experience in MS office, SAP, Online Procurement Systems, Online Negotiation Tools
Tata Motors Leadership Competencies
Customer Centricity - Anticipating, understanding and focusing efforts on meeting the customer (stakeholders) needs or expectations
Developing Self and Others - Recognizing continuous development is essential for success and taking steps to develop self and helping others to excel
Driving Execution - Translating strategy into action and execution
Leading by Example - Encouraging and following ethical standards
Leading Change - Recognizing the need for change, initiating and adapting to change
Motivating Self and Others - Inspiring teams and individuals

Work Experience
1.Min 5 years of work experience (preferably automobile)
2.Experience in the areas of Logistics Purchase and/or Logistics Operations
3.Experience of Should Costing / Zero Based Costing
4.Vendor development and relationship management.
5.Understanding & experience of Cost reduction levers
6.Should possess good negotiation and communication skills.
7.Awareness of Contract and Labour Act / Contractor Safety Management and their legal impact/relevant Factory Act.
8.Knowledge of Relevant Taxation framework and application in Logistics Purchase.

Tata Motors Leadership Competencies

Customer Centricity - Anticipating, understanding and focusing efforts on meeting the customer (stakeholders) needs or expectations
Developing Self and Others - Recognizing continuous development is essential for success and taking steps to develop self and helping others to excel
Driving Execution - Translating strategy into action and execution
Leading by Example - Encouraging and following ethical standards
Leading Change - Recognizing the need for change, initiating and adapting to change
Motivating Self and Others - Inspiring teams and individuals

Functional Competencies

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Skills: Operations, Purchase, Vendor Development, Negotiation, Communication Skills

Experience: 5.00-7.00 Years