Assistant Manager - Supply Planning Domestic

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.

·About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Supply Planning professional to join our Supply Chain Management team. The role is responsible for supplier scheduling, direct material procurement, inventory management, forecasting, logistics coordination, and ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in supply planning, supplier management, procurement, inventory optimization, and manufacturing supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Supplier Management

• Release monthly production schedules to suppliers based on sales and production plans.

• Prepare and analyze 15-month forecasts and communicate requirements to suppliers.

• Manage weekly and monthly firm schedules and forecast releases.

• Monitor supplier performance, capacity, and supply commitments.

• Ensure continuous material availability to support production requirements.

• Review and manage daily shortages for production and spare parts requirements.

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Manage direct material procurement from domestic suppliers.

• Control inventory levels in line with inventory turnover targets.

• Update MRP data and ensure implementation of the latest purchase orders and part numbers.

• Monitor planned versus actual supplier deliveries and drive corrective actions where required.

• Ensure timely closure of Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).

• Arrange and ensure availability of IMCs and chemicals required for operations.

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

• Manage freight budgets, accruals, service bill submissions, and freight optimization initiatives.

• Coordinate Goods-in-Transit (GIT) declarations.

• Support implementation and sustainability of key logistics systems and standards:

  • AS051 - Supplier Performance Assessment

  • AS244 - Transport Label Implementation

  • AS246 - Logistics Integration System (LIS)

  • AS247 - Long-Term Supplier Forecasting

  • Web EDI Implementation

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Participate in supplier audits for new project assessments and development activities.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, and cross-functional projects.

• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory exercises.

• Prepare and maintain procurement MIS reports, including:

  • OTP Updates

  • Material Downtime Reports

  • Freight Performance Reports

  • Supply Chain KPIs

• Maintain 5S standards within the assigned area.

Cross-Functional Contributions

• Act as the SCM representative for plant-level initiatives and projects.

• Support VEVA and packaging cost optimization projects.

• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, and procurement teams to drive operational excellence.

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Competencies

• Supplier Management

• Supply Planning & Forecasting

• Scheduling & Order Management

• Inventory Management

• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Freight Cost Optimization

• Packaging Cost Optimization

• ERP Systems Knowledge

• Material Availability Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Ownership & Accountability

• Sound Decision Making

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Collaboration & Teamwork

• Execution Excellence

• Stakeholder Management

• Trust Building

• Global Perspective

Qualifications

Education

• B.E. /B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualification

• PGDM or specialization in Supply Chain Management

Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of:

• QAD

• Oracle ERP

• SAP

• MRP Systems

• Forecasting & Planning Tools

Languages

• English

• Hindi

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Self-driven and confident professional

• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Strong execution and planning capabilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

 We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

                              More lives saved – more life lived!