SCM TEAM Lead
Malta Auto Spare Parts & Accessories
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Malta Auto Spare Parts & Accessories is seeking a skilled and motivated SCM TEAM Lead with at least 3 years of experience to oversee and manage the supply chain management functions. The ideal candidate will lead a team of 3 persons and be responsible for ensuring effective inventory management, demand and supply planning optimization, and overall supply chain analytics. This role demands expertise in sales and operations planning workflow management, accurate data handling, and the ability to streamline procurement and logistics processes. The SCM TEAM Lead will play a key role in supporting ERP migration activities and maintaining robust systems and data integrity to allow smooth operations across supply chain functions. As the SCM TEAM Lead, you will transform order plans into competitive procurement actions while monitoring shipment statuses and performing critical reconciliations. You will ensure timely preparation of reports related to backorders, purchase orders, and inventory movement. This position also involves conducting root cause analyses for delays and leading efforts to manage slow or non-moving inventory. Your leadership extends to overseeing cycle counting and ABC/XYZ classifications to ensure high inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. The role requires a mix of strong operational management, analytical skills, and the capacity to collaborate cross-functionally to meet company objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle of Item IDs, ensuring accurate creation, correction, and daily updates across systems.
- Support database testing and ERP migration activities specifically related to Odoo 18 to enhance system capabilities and data reliability.
- Maintain accurate vendor master data, including details and statuses, within approved mastersheets to guarantee procurement accuracy.
- Oversee warehouse mapping and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) location controls to optimize storage efficiency and inventory tracking.
- Conduct follow-ups on backorders and perform daily reconciliation to mitigate delays and maintain supply chain fluidity.
- Maintain and update order tracking control sheets from initiation to closure, ensuring all order statuses are transparent and actionable.
- Monitor shipment details including Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), Estimated Time of Departure (ETD), and overall status updates within master tracking sheets.
- Prepare weekly in-transit inventory reports to provide visibility into stock movement and support logistical planning.
- Convert approved order plans into Request for Quotations (RFQs) and rigorously review Proforma Invoices against RFQs for pricing accuracy and alignment.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly backorder summary reports and generate daily/weekly Open Purchase Order (PO) and expediting reports to monitor procurement progress.
- Conduct periodic stock audits to verify accuracy and reconcile discrepancies within inventory systems.
- Maintain structured analytical data and reporting formats to support data-driven decision making across supply chain activities.
- Review procurement plans and pricing structures to ensure compliance with documentation and financial coordination requirements.
- Monitor order progress closely and escalate any delays or issues to management for timely resolution.
- Maintain Goods Delivery Note (GDN) and GRN documentation and records ensuring audit readiness and process integrity.
- Perform Purchase Order posting within Odoo or applicable systems to maintain accurate procurement records.
- Manage scrap, damage reports, bin transfers, and system inventory adjustments to reflect accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Track and report average consumption rates on a quarterly basis to forecast demand and optimize inventory holdings.
- Prepare item classification sales reports weekly, analyzing ABC/XYZ classification results to support inventory strategy.
- Conduct root cause analysis for order delays, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to minimize future disruptions.
- Support slow and non-moving inventory liquidation activities on a weekly basis to improve inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.
- Lead and supervise a team of 3 supply chain professionals, promoting high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to adapt to changing business needs and ensure overall supply chain efficiency.
Experience
3 Years
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Required Skills
- Supply Chain Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Analytics And KPI Management
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) workflow management
- Demand and supply planning optimization
- ABC/XYZ Classification and Cycle Counting
- ERP Systems and Database Management
- Vendor master data management
- Warehouse and logistics coordination
- Backorder and Order Tracking Management
- Procurement Process and RFQ Management
- Reporting and data analysis
- Inventory Auditing and Reconciliation
- Team Leadership and People Management
Nice to Have Skills
- Root Cause Analysis