Deputy Manager - Functional Excellence (Sourcing & Logistics)

Position Title: Deputy Manager - Functional Excellence (Sourcing & Logistics)

Location: Oragadam

Job Description:

The Deputy Manager - Functional Excellence (S&L) acts as the bridge between Supply Chain/Sourcing operations, Master Data Management, and IT. Leveraging deep expertise in the SAP MM module, procurement workflows, Material Master Data, MRP, and data analytics, this role leads production support, drives business process improvements, manages UAT testing, and delivers critical SCM management reporting (MIS/Power BI). The incumbent oversees day-to-day functional escalation for a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensures compliance with GRC/audit standards, and leads team deliverables aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP MM Production Support & Process Improvement: Provide 24/7 escalation support for complex SAP MM/MRP issues, analyze SCM business processes, gather requirements, and implement solutions with IT and external vendor partners.

Master Data & System Implementation: Manage Material Master Data, lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades/enhancements, create SOPs, and conduct end-user training to ensure IT solution stability.

MIS Reporting & Advanced Analytics: Prepare monthly/quarterly MIS reports, executive presentations, and Power BI dashboards tracking key sourcing, inventory, and supply chain metrics.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Education: B.E. / B.Tech in any engineering specialization with formal SAP MM certification/training

Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in SAP MM functional support, Master Data Management, and supply chain analytics in a manufacturing/automotive environment

Preferred Attributes: Exposure to full-lifecycle SAP implementation/rollout, GRC compliance management, and 24/7 production environment support