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General Manager - Global Supply ChainCompany Name: Allison TransmissionCompany Description: Allison Transmission is a leading tier 1 OEM multinational company of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, We are a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles. Allison products are specified by over 250 vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors, including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military, and specialty applications.Company Profile: location: ChennaiJob Type: Onsite (5 days WFO) - Full timeReporting To: Director - Global Supply ChainJob SummaryResponsible for end-to-end Inventory Management in the Supply Chain, from Material Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Control and Management, Supplier-co-ordination, Logistics, Order management and ensure On-time deliveries to Customer. Budget & Expense Management. Final Export Packaging, including design & development. Continuous improvement & Cost Reduction. Manpower management. Manage the above, for 3 business units - Plant (100% EOU), Customization Center & the Parts Distribution Centre. To set Goals & Objectives and have a clear Plan and work towards accomplishing the functional KPls and Yearly Objectives in line with the organizational/plant level goals/scorecards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- To efficiently integrate supply and demand management by acting as key coordinator between Indianapolis, India plant and suppliers and end Customers. - Capacity planning & MRP planning. - To lead the India Global Supply Chain team in the material planning, logistics & warehouse management activities and aim to minimize the supply chain inefficiencies. - Develop strong Planning and Logistics processes and systems which results in minimizing supply chain inefficiencies. - To handle material movement, stock reconciliation & analysis, material control. Must know ERP(say- SAP), stores systems, BOM structure & Routing. - Close follow-up & co-ordination with Purchase, Supplier-Quality, Plant Quality, Production, Assembly & Logistics etc. to ensure availability of material on time for production and also to release schedule of production plan - To manage and collaborate with channel partners, such as logistics service providers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and internal customers. - Responsible for Budget planning, Budget vs Expense monitoring, Sales Revenue forecasting. Inventory forecasting, - Vendor performance tracking and improving the delivery times. - Manage the RTV (Return to Vendor)/DMR process. - Keep inventory within the expected target - Maintain Inventory Accuracy by conducting regular Cycle-count and demonstrate nil variance during external Stock Audits or Compliance Audits and implement best practices to minimize inventory discrepancies - To explore all opportunities in reducing costs in the Supply chain. Design, development, Procurement of Export packaging, sourcing vendors for all packing materials and consumables, negotiating for competitive prices, value Re-engineering etc. - Implementation and sustenance of best manufacturing and supply chain practices - To ensure synchronization of the planning process with the Business Planning Cycle. - Interface/Liaise with External Customers, Suppliers and Agencies including Statutory Bodies, Shipping Lines, CHAS, Transporters, other logistics service providers etc. - Ensure On-time Delivery to Customer, monitor and report customer delivery performance - Ensure systems and processes are set as appropriate in every function in the Stores & Warehouse Management, Material Handling and handle Procurement per EOU Procedure - To guide, coach, and mentor India Global Supply Chain team to achieve the KPIs and meet the Deliverables. - To find ways and opportunities for Continuous improvement, Cost reduction and process improvement in the supply chain process falling under purview of India Global Supply ChainEDUCATION REQUIREMENTAny full-time degree with a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Business Management/Administration from a reputed institutionREQUIRED:- 17 to 20 years of experience in hard core Supply Chain in the manufacturing industry. - Minimum 7 to 8 years of experience in managerial role, leading a team with some people reporting to them. - Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Packaging - Experience in Imports and Exports - Exposure to SAP (ERP Systems) - Good Communication & negotiation skills along with strong leadership skills.PREFERRED:- Exposure to best supply Chain practices, Manufacturing and Quality Systems - Multi-skilled & ready to take up any new challenging & diverse tasks. - Certification in Supply Chain Management or related subject from a national/Internationally accredited certification agency - Exposure in working in a global working environment & MNC & an Export Oriented Unit