Senior Executive

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages inventory optimization and procurement across multiple plants. Responsibilities include monitoring stock levels, handling obsolete and non-moving inventory, coordinating inter-plant transfers, maintaining minimum stock levels, managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, resolving delivery and quality issues, and ensuring procurement compliance. Uses SAP MM and Excel for reporting, analysis, replenishment planning, and procurement tracking while applying lean inventory principles.
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 Senior Executive – Procurement



Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Skills

  • Inventory Management: Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. 
  • Non-Moving Inventory Tracking: Identify, monitor, and analyze non-moving, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory, and develop action plans for effective utilization. 
  • Inventory Liquidation: Develop and implement strategies for the liquidation, reuse, inter-plant transfer, or disposal of non-moving and obsolete inventory to reduce inventory holding costs. 
  • Multi-Plant Procurement Management: Manage and coordinate procurement activities across multiple plants, ensuring timely material availability and compliance with procurement policies. 
  • MSL Stock Management: Establish and maintain Minimum Stock Level (MSL) requirements for critical materials to prevent stockouts and ensure uninterrupted production. 
  • Inventory Optimization: Analyze consumption patterns, stock levels, and material requirements to optimize inventory, improve replenishment planning, and minimize excess stock. 
  • Inter-Plant Material Coordination: Coordinate material transfers between plants to balance inventory, improve resource utilization, and reduce unnecessary purchases. 
  • Lean Inventory Management: Apply Lean Management principles and tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Pull Flow, Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. 
  • SAP MM Knowledge: Utilize SAP MM for purchase order processing, inventory monitoring, material tracking, stock transfers, MSL monitoring, and procurement reporting. 
  • Inventory & Procurement Reporting: Prepare and analyze regular reports on inventory levels, non-moving and excess stock, MSL compliance, pending purchase orders, and procurement performance. 
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and support the development of reliable vendor networks. 
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance, product quality, delivery timelines, and adherence to agreed commercial terms. 
  • Vendor Issue Resolution: Resolve supplier-related issues and coordinate corrective actions for quality concerns, delivery delays, and material shortages. 
  • Purchase Order Management: Track pending purchase orders, ensure timely order closure, and maintain accurate procurement documentation. 
  • Material Requirement Coordination: Coordinate with Stores, Warehouse, Production, Finance, Quality, and user departments to understand material requirements and ensure timely procurement. 
  • Supplier Follow-Up: Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials as per agreed schedules and requirements. 
  • Invoice Coordination: Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for invoice verification, purchase order reconciliation, and payment processing. 
  • Shortage & Discrepancy Resolution: Coordinate the resolution of material shortages, quality issues, delivery discrepancies, and other procurement-related concerns. 
  • Procurement Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval procedures, internal controls, and company standards. 
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis for procurement and inventory reporting. 
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze procurement and inventory data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. 
  • Communication & Coordination: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments and plants. 
  • Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement activities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. 

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Qualifications

Any degree with relevant Experience

Skills Required

  • Any degree
  • Relevant experience
  • Knowledge of SAP MM
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Inventory management and procurement experience
  • Analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and time-management skills
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The Company
38,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1865

What We Do

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change. The company improves lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through the delivery of simple, innovative, and sustainable connected solutions. Their product range includes low-voltage electrical components, building control systems, lighting, and data power control for residential and commercial markets.

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