Supply Chain Coordinator

Supports the administration of one or more strategic programs.

Executes assigned project actions, RFQs and Purchase Orders (POs) in support of all requirements and in compliance with internal and external requirements, including government regulations when applicable. Includes engagement with supply base, reporting status, tracking purchased items to stock and payment. Engages with suppliers as required to expedite critical issues involving the procurement of services, materials, supplies or products.

Supports the parts Transition to Production process. Monitor progress and timing to ensure deliverables are met at PLC gateways.

Responsible for deliverable completion and escalates issues preventing completion to PLC Sourcing Project Manager. Responsible for tactical completion of part transition.

Facilitates Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) from order placement through approval. Includes engagement with suppliers, Operations and Engineering for corrections, missing elements, engineering changes or other gaps preventing process completion, as required.

Understands PPAP process, and addresses issues where supplier gaps exist.

Facilitates resolution on open issues, mitigates issues and risks when possible or escalates for support as appropriate.

In PLC Sourcing, facilitates and escalates any changes impacting cost and delivery, inventory and project Sourcing Strategy.

In PLC Sourcing and where necessary, consults with Sourcing Project Manager for support or escalation.

Enters and maintains quote detail in appropriate business system.

Initiates and tracks all requests for quotes (RFQs) for purchased materials required for projects. Ensures RFQs are in alignment to Design to Cost (DTC) volume requirements as well as prototype needs. Escalates concerns where there are gaps to Sourcing Strategy and project milestones.

Communicates cost changes and cost drivers that impact ability to achieve cost targets with both supplier and project team. Escalates concerns and facilitate cross team discussion to resolve or understand cost issues.

Contributes to PLC projects as a Global Sourcing representative to ensure continuous communication and collaboration with the PLC Sourcing Project Manager and project teams to successfully manage changing project needs and support implementation and execution of a project Sourcing Strategy and ultimate transition to production.

Read and execute MRP to meet schedule requirements and manage exceptions outside of the MRP environment or escalate for support.

Ability to perform source and cost justifications or escalation for support when necessary for these functions.

Administrative Responsibilities for Asia Sourcing Office in Pune (Liaison with other locations to represent Pune Location)

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and maintains all aspects of travel arrangements domestic and international. (Assist/ Guide overseas Members for Travel plans)

Perform department functions (Analysing data, reporting metrics etc.)

Coordinates special meetings and events requiring preparation of meeting materials and logistics (may include global coordination)

• Responsible for QDRC metric management.
• Support continuous improvement.
• As required, participates in Supplier Business Reviews.