Assistant Manager - SCM

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.

• 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 )
• 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

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