Emerson

Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chennai • India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Maintaining the Supplier OTD and LBL, meeting KPIs
  • Driving supplier capability enhancement through the implementation of Lean tools and concepts
  • Leading process optimization projects to improve efficiency and reduce variability
  • Partnering with suppliers to implement continuous improvement initiatives that secure long-term value for the organization
  • Monitoring the delivery performance of the assigned suppliers and ensure 95% OTD of the supplies to Global sites
  • Conducting Weekly OOR meeting with all suppliers, Analyze and derive an action plan for eliminating the root cause of any delay which affects the delivery performance
  • Late backlog orders must not exceed 5% of the total open purchase orders
  • Initiating steps for improving the Lead Time of the supplier(s)
  • Understanding the processing sequence at supplier's end and suggesting ways to improve the process
  • Working closely to improve the Lead Time meeting market expectations
  • Implementing Lean Projects for process improvement and Lead Time
  • Supporting all Fisher site purchasing teams with weekly review conference calls involving key suppliers
  • Conducting Supplier Business Reviews including Supplier team & other Key Stake holders from all WA
  • Maintaining & implementing Forecast Consolidation, Stocking overview, NVA elimination for all assigned Suppliers
  • Assessing Supplier capability & Capacity required to meet FCV Global demand, Initiating joint actions along with the team to enhance the Performance
  • Maintaining RCCP (Rough Cut capacity Plan) for all suppliers on monthly / weekly basis & alert the site if there is a spike beyond allocation in demand
  • Developing and benchmarking best practices among suppliers
  • Ensuring Relationship development and management with Key Supplier Emerson Account Managers
  • Aligning & monitoring the Supplier loading pattern from various sites for specific Project / Product as per the derived strategy
  • Weekly updates on NPD projects under execution
  • Establish and monitor supplier KPIs through structured performance management processes
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supplier manufacturing processes, stocking and capacity planning
  • Champion and embed a Lean culture across key suppliers by leading change initiatives and facilitating Lean events

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related field)
  • 8+ years of experience in supplier performance management, supplier development
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement Tools
  • Proven track record of managing supplier performance against KPIs (Delivery, cost, compliance)
  • Experience in supplier capacity audits, and root cause analysis for delivery performance failures
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with data-driven decision-making skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically (frequently) and internationally (as required)
  • Good communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Exposure to foundry processes, machining & forging processes
Benefits
  • We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans
  • A variety of medical insurance plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • employee resource groups
  • recognition
  • flexible time off plans
  • paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • vacation and holiday leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaSupplier Performance ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCapacity PlanningProcess OptimizationForecast ConsolidationNVA EliminationSupplier Capability EnhancementDelivery Performance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam CollaborationChange ManagementData-Driven Decision Making