Hero MotoCorp—Buyer-Supply Chain Operation

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Description: Function Procurement Pay Band E4 to M2 Role Buyer-Supply Chain Operation A purpose driven role for you Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 1. Production Alignment: Execute SCM interface activities to ensure on-time delivery as per production plan sequences. 2. Efficiency Optimization: Optimize production capacity at Supply Chain Partners (SCPs) through e-Material flow and logistics resource planning. 3. Continuous Improvement: Implement incremental improvements in product quality, reliability, and delivery to reduce material and logistics costs. A Day in the life You will be working on day-to-day basis on following: 1.Scheduling & Procurement: Managing monthly scheduling, daily adherence, and parts procurement as per the CP plan. 2.Quality Audits: Conducting supplier quality audits and ensuring the closure of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). 3.Inventory & Logistics: Planning inventory norms and optimizing truck requirements based on vehicle production. 4.New Model Readiness: Arranging parts for PP1/PP2 lots and maintaining zero obsolescence during model changeovers. 5.Stakeholder Coordination: Working with Production Planning, Warehousing, and SQA teams to resolve daily operational issues. 6.Risk Mitigation: Addressing supplier complexities such as industrial relations (IR) issues and skilled labor shortages. 7.Stock Management: Collaborating with external partners for RM planning, stock updates, and capacity closure. Academic Qualification & Experience 1. Education: B.Tech / B.E. 2. Experience: 4 Years of relevant experience. Technical Skills/Knowledge 1.Problem Solving: Proficiency in applying 7 QC Tools for process improvement. 2.e-Material Flow: Understanding of electronic material flow and supply chain interfaces. 3.Logistics Planning: Skills in resource optimization and inventory turn-off ratio monitoring. 4.Office Productivity: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. 5.4M Audit Knowledge: Familiarity with 4M audits for part readiness and ramp-up. Behavioural Skills 1.Assertiveness: Ability to drive results and communicate firmly with suppliers. 2.Verbal Communication: Strong verbal skills for daily coordination with internal teams. 3.Written Communication: Professional writing skills for audit reporting and CAPA tracking. 4.Adaptability: Ability to manage frequent changes in model-mix and demand fluctuations. 5.Collaborative Approach: Working effectively within an operating network of PPC, SQA, and external partners. What will it be like to work for Hero As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best. About Hero Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG). Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero. Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI). Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.