Operation Manager

Job Title Operations Manager SCM cum Planning Reporting to Factory Manager Managing Director Location Nagercoil Experience Required 8-12 years preferably in manufacturing chemical industry Job Summary The Operations Manager SCM cum Planning is responsible for end-to-end supply chain management procurement vendor development inventory planning and operational coordination across departments The role demands strategic planning analytical thinking and strong vendor negotiation skills to ensure uninterrupted production and cost-efficient operations Key Responsibilities 1 Vendor Purchase Management Develop evaluate and approve new vendors for raw materials consumables and packing materials Conduct vendor audits and maintain updated vendor and item master lists in Tally ERP Perform price comparison negotiation and finalize purchase orders within approved budgets Ensure accurate material specifications vendor mapping and on-time deliveries Convert all pending Purchase Requisitions PRs to Purchase Orders POs daily and follow up on deliveries Negotiate favorable credit terms and minimize freight and procurement costs Develop alternate vendors to reduce cost MOQ and dependency on single sources 2 Budget Cost Control Align procurement activities with monthly budgets and cost-saving targets Strategically plan bulk purchases of key materials such as latex chemicals firewood and fuel below market rates Analyze and report purchase efficiency and cost reduction initiatives monthly Ensure purchases adhere to company budgetary approvals and audit compliance 3 Inventory Stock Management Maintain optimum inventory levels for raw materials WIP and finished goods Coordinate with Stores and Finance for monthly stock verification and reconciliation Ensure timely inflow of materials considering lead times and maintain Reorder Levels ROL Implement inventory control measures to prevent overstocking understocking and dead stock Identify obsolete non-moving stocks and propose write-offs after approvals from Factory Manager and MD Oversee scrap management and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes 4 Planning Coordination Lead the Sales Operations Planning S OP process aligning sales forecasts production schedules and material requirements Coordinate weekly S OP meetings with Production Sales and Factory Management Plan and monitor raw and packing material availability based on production and dispatch schedules Escalate material shortages or delivery delays for urgent corrective actions Collaborate with QA R D and Production for quality and process improvements 5 Reporting Documentation Compliance Prepare and maintain all procurement and inventory records as per ISO audit and GDP Good Documentation Practices standards Ensure documentation readiness for annual and customer audits Conduct periodic ABC and Pareto analysis to identify key inventory items Present monthly SCM performance reports including cost analysis inventory trends and vendor performance Ensure compliance with company SOPs ERP SAP system procedures and audit requirements 6 Team Leadership Coordination Supervise and mentor SCM and Stores teams including Senior SCM Executive Purchase Trainee and Senior Stores Executive Define roles review performance and provide guidance for day-to-day operations Foster cross-functional collaboration among Purchase Stores Production Sales QA and Accounts Build accountability efficiency and discipline within the team through structured reviews and planning meetings Key Skills Competencies Strong negotiation communication and vendor management skills Proficient in ERP or SAP systems Excel and business correspondence Knowledge of ISO documentation audit preparation and GDP standards Analytical mind set with capability to track KPIs and process metrics Hands-on experience in imports exports tenders and e-bidding Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Personality Behavioural Traits Active energetic and responsible in driving operations Creative and solution-oriented planner with strong problem-solving skills Patient consistent and detail-oriented especially in documentation work Team-focused with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Key Performance Indicators KPIs Procurement cost reduction vs last quarter On-time vendor delivery rate Inventory turnover ratio and dead stock reduction S OP plan adherence production vs sales alignment Purchase-to-stock cycle time Audit and documentation compliance score CTC - 50000k to 55000k Job Type Full-time Pay 50 000 00 - 55 000 00 per month Work Location In person