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DGM - Supplier Capacity Planning & Expansion
Chakan, Chakan, INPosted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Area of Responsibility & Description
Supplier Capacity
- Monitor competitive and regulatory trends impacting supplier capacity and EV adoption; take proactive actions to safeguard LMM capacity
- Identify and resolve capacity constraints through debottlenecking, expansion, and multi-sourcing strategies
- Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, Auto Division, and Farm Division to protect production volumes
- Drive capacity expansion through FTG, tooling, die additions, and process improvements
- Lead capacity planning and execution for ECNs, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover
Execution & Governance
- Ensure strong on-ground engagement at supplier locations to drive execution excellence
- Deliver supplier capacity expansion projects on time with clear milestones and accountability
- Enable swift, data-driven decision-making through structured reviews and escalations
Stakeholder Management
- Align with CPPC and SCM teams to integrate supplier capacity with Long-Term Planning (LTP) and forecast requirements
- Collaborate closely with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to align capacity plans with business demand
Team Management
- Build, lead, and develop the Capacity Planning & Expansion team
- Establish robust ways of working, accountability frameworks, and performance management practices
Experience
16+ years of experience
Industry Preferred
Automotive
Qualifications
BTech Mandatory with MBA (Preferred)
Interview Feedback
Overall Feedback
Capacity & Resource Planning"
Capacity Planning for New Products.
Vendor Management
Supplier Management
Negotiation Skills.
General Requirements
Key Skills & Experiences
Technical Know-how
- Strong understanding of core manufacturing processes (BIW, Paint, DAC, etc.)
- Proficiency in time study and capacity assessment techniques
- Experience in preparing investment plans for FTG and new setups
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Execution-driven, agile, and data-oriented mindset
- Effective collaboration with internal teams and supplier partners
- High ownership with quick decision-making and accountability
Role Pre-requisites
- Willingness to travel and engage closely with supplier operations as per business needs
Critical Experience
- Proven track record in managing supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional initiatives