Assistant Manager - SCM

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Vendor Management Market Mapping: Execute city and state-wise mapping of vendors for all Solar PV components and SKUs to ensure localized support and cost efficiency. Evaluation & Onboarding: Scrutinize and vet vendors based on stringent criteria including quality standards, technical capability, delivery timelines, and credit terms. Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contractual terms and payment cycles to optimize project margins. Digital Management: Responsible for the real-time update of SKU pricing and vendor data on the Freyr Energy in-house platform. PO Lifecycle: Manage the complete procurement cycle, from raising Purchase Orders (POs) to final payment reconciliation.
2. Logistics & Project Dispatch Dispatch Planning: Coordinate the seamless movement of materials to ensure 100% on-time project starts. Partner Development: Source, onboard, and manage logistics partners capable of handling sensitive solar equipment. Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and escalate critical supply chain bottlenecks to minimize project delays.
3. Inventory & Warehouse Operations Stock Optimization: Monitor and maintain safety stock levels across all regional warehouses to prevent project downtime. Demand Forecasting: Align procurement orders with sales forecasts to ensure material availability. Warehouse Oversight: Oversee the kitting, packing, and distribution of materials from individual warehouses to specific site locations.
4. Leadership & Reporting Financial Control: Manage project-wise budgeting and provide detailed SCM reports against actual spends. Team Development: Supervise junior staff, providing the necessary training and support to achieve operational excellence.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements ∙Bachelor’s degree in any discipline ∙Minimum 2-3 years of experience with a stint in a similar role. Candidates with prior experience in Solar will be preferred. ∙Strong oral & written communication and negotiation skills ∙Basic knowledge of Zoho platform will be preferred ∙To have good knowledge of accounts & budgeting skills ∙Proficient in MS Office ( especially excel & word ) Additional Requirements ∙Ability to think critically, organize work assignments according to their priority ∙Passion for delivering high quality results and takes complete accountability of assignments.

∙Networking skills