SCM Engineer

Job Title : SCM Engineer

Business Unit : ASSA ABLOY ( ENTITY- SMI )

Location : Jamnagar

Reporting To : Team Lead - Design

Position Summary:

ASSA ABLOY is seeking candidates for a SCM Engineer position in the NPD Department, based at our Jamnagar plant (Shree Mahavir Metalcraft Pvt. Ltd.).

Company Websites:

• www.assaabloy.com
• www.enox.in
• www.yalehome.com

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage material planning and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted new product execution & production flow.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor supplier schedules, follow up for timely deliveries, and address supply disruptions proactively.
• Work closely with production, quality, design, and procurement teams to align supply chain requirements with project & business needs.
• Optimize logistics and transportation planning to reduce lead time and freight costs.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support audits for qualification and capability assessment.
• Analyse data related to inventory levels, consumption trends, and material movement to support informed decisionmaking.
• Prepare and maintain documents such as purchase orders, material plans, and supply schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Support NPD (New Product Development) activities by ensuring availability of prototype materials and components.
• Track and report key KPIs such as OTIF (OnTime InFull), Supplier Performance Index, Inventory Turns, and Material Variance.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in data interpretation and reporting.
• Good communication, negotiation, and crossfunctional coordination skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, planning, and logistics.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP).
• Ability to evaluate supplier capacity, quality, and operational capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Selfmotivated, detailoriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, or Supply Chain Management with 2-3 years of work experience in relevant field.
• Certification in supply chain (APICS, CSCP, or similar) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies preferred.

About ASSA ABLOY

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 72 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Let’s create a safer and a more open world – together!