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Supply Chain - Global Constraints Manager

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Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Expert/Leader
Manage global supply constraints by analyzing demand and supply, developing allocation and interim support plans, coordinating purchasing and suppliers, and leading global constraints forums. Partner with sales, scheduling, operations planning, and cross-functional teams to manage demand, production availability, part delivery, premium freight, and executive reporting. Drive decisions and allocations across regions while supporting production requirements.
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Constraints Management: • To develop the current status including demand and supply for any Global shared constraints reported. Develop constraint commodity summary report and provide supporting data to drive decision, utilizing standard Constraint Management formats and methodologies. • Work with SCM/ Purchase / STA /Suppliers to identify Interim support plan to meet the current build requirement. • Work with Sales and Scheduling to find opportunities in managing the demand in case the Interim plan does not meet the current build requirement. • Develop Management report on the constraints and drive for decision on the next steps based on evaluation of SCM on premium freight / purchasing / STA on any incremental support and Sales interms of any volume adjustment. • Lead Global Constraints forums (GCAC) to support GCAC allocation for shared constraints. Communicate and implement the allocation across regions • Provide Operation Planning team / Scheduling with availability shared constraints commodities prior to final approval of Production plan. • Develop allocations plans for the constraints commodities and coordinate with the SCM team and cross functional constraints team to ensure parts are ordered and delivered per agreed allocation.

Responsibilities

Skill & Knowledge requirement: • Strong communication skills to interact with Global cross functional team(written and oral) • Strong analytical skills • Good multi-tasking ability • Demonstrates interpersonal skills and problem solving skills • Ability to manage pressure situations; Develop the GSR team and drive Ford+ Behaviours

Qualifications

B.E/B.Tech + MBA with 15+ years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain.. Good Understanding and working relationship with Global Supply Base. Role requires extensive collaboration with Global CFT teams and Executive reporting on weekly basis. 

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