The Role
Manages vendor mapping, evaluation, onboarding, negotiations, pricing data, purchase orders, logistics partners, dispatch planning, inventory, warehouse distribution, demand forecasting, budgeting, and SCM reporting. Supervises junior staff and supports training. Requires 2–3 years of similar experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, budgeting knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, and preferably Zoho experience and solar industry exposure.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Vendor Management
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- 2–3 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge of accounts and budgeting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Critical thinking and ability to prioritize work assignments
- Accountability and ability to deliver high-quality results
- Networking skills
- Prior solar industry experience
- Basic knowledge of Zoho
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The Company
What We Do
Founded by Saurabh Marda & Radhika Choudary in 2014, Freyr Energy has gained stature as Rooftop solar experts for residential and commercial solar solutions. We also offer an exclusive platform for our valued channel partners through SunPro+. From system design, installation to maintenance, we offer cost-effective solar energy systems to all. So, what are you waiting for, experience today & #GoSolar!
