Job Summary

The Assistant Manager – Purchasing & Logistics will be responsible for managing material procurement, inventory control, supplier development, and logistics operations to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time customer deliveries. The role focuses on cost-effective sourcing, stock accuracy, compliance with quality standards, and efficient transport management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly material procurement (local and imported) within lead times
• Procure imported trading goods against customer orders and maintain defined stock levels
• Manage inventory levels for finished goods, raw materials, imports, and consumables
• Ensure FIFO practices and proper storage identification in line with IATF standards
• Conduct stock control and cycle counts to ensure zero stock variances
• Manage warehouse operations, ensuring 5S, safety, and compliance
• Control material issues based on written requisitions with accurate record keeping
• Develop new suppliers and improve existing suppliers in line with quality standards
• Identify alternate sourcing options to support cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure no premium freight costs due to delivery delays
• Monitor and adhere to OEM / Tier-1 customer delivery schedules with no defaults
• Manage company transport vehicles cost-effectively and ensure full compliance
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels in the ERP system
• Analyse slow-moving and non-moving stock and implement action plans
• Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports by the 5th of each month
• Ensure no stock-outs that could cause production stoppages
• Open and maintain item masters in ERP with the required approvals
• Ensure proper filing and safe keeping of all logistics and material records
• Comply with IATF / ISO quality management system requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by management

Performance Indicators

• No material-related delays or production downtime
• Availability of raw materials and finished goods as per defined stock levels
• Accurate stock control and effective warehouse management