Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Area of Responsibility & Description

Supplier Capacity

Identify and mitigate capacity constraints aligned with the program master plan; manage RFQs and techno-commercial evaluations
Drive capacity creation through tooling (dies, patterns), machine additions (CNC, HMC, VMC), heat treatment, and line balancing; execute FTG process plans (stamping & fixtures)
Ensure readiness for ECN changes, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover
Conduct vendor evaluation with SQA, tool buy-offs with PED, and ensure PPAP completion

Execution & Governance

Ensure timely execution of FTG, die development, and multi-sourcing with defined milestones and ownership
Drive execution excellence through strong on-ground engagement at supplier sites (foundry, forging, machining)
Enable fast, data-driven decision-making through structured reviews and escalations

Stakeholder Management

Align with CPPC & SCM on supplier capacities as per long-term planning and forecasts
Collaborate with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to meet development and business needs
Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, AD, and FD to protect production volumes

Team Management

Establish clear ways of working, accountability, and performance management within the team

Experience

10+ Years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor Capacity Assessment, Central Allocation & Coordination

Automobile OEMs

BTech Mandatory

Key Skills & Experiences

Technical Know-how

Strong understanding of casting, forging, machining, and assembly processes (CNC, grinding, gear cutting, etc.)
Knowledge of tooling (dies, patterns), heat treatment, surface finishing, and coating (CED/powder coating)
Experience in process capability validation, line balancing, and industrial engineering
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, GD&T, drawing interpretation, material properties, and failure modes (porosity, cracks, distortion)
Vendor evaluation, risk mitigation, and strong understanding of part fit, function, and material characteristics

Behavioral Competencies

Role Pre-requisites

Willingness to travel and engage deeply with supplier operations as per business needs

Critical Experience

Extensive experience in automotive supply chain, supplier development, or capacity planning
Proven track record in supplier capacity development, sourcing, and manufacturing engineering (castings/forgings/machined parts)
Demonstrated success in managing supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional initiatives