Manager - Key Accounts

CKD Manager Job Description

Job Title: CKD (Completely Knocked Down) Operations Manager

Location: Oragadam, kanchipuram Dist.

Reports To: Ops Sr. Manager

Job Summary:
The CKD Operations Manager will be responsible for strategically planning, managing, and coordinating all aspects of the Complete Knock Down (CKD) process. This role ensures the efficient, timely, and cost-effective flow of components from the manufacturing source to international assembly plants while maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of logistics, and proven experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• End-to-End CKD Operations Management: Manage the entire CKD order cycle, from production scheduling to final delivery and reassembly coordination.
• Packaging and Containerization: Oversee the design, development, and certification of packaging materials and handling systems to ensure components are safely and efficiently packed into containers, optimizing space and minimizing damage.
• Logistics and Inventory Control: Plan and manage logistics, warehousing, transportation, and customer services for CKD kits. This includes tracking inventory levels, managing stock keeping units (SKUs), and resolving any shipment delays or issues.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all operations are legally compliant with international customs and trade regulations. Prepare and manage essential documentation, such as Bills of Material (BOM), shipping manifests, and customs documentation.
• Quality Control and Process Improvement: Implement quality control measures and conduct regular inspections of CKD packaging and components. Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders, including internal departments (Plant, PPC, Supply Chain, Manufacturing), suppliers, manufacturers, and external vendors/carriers, to ensure smooth execution of CKD dispatches.
• Budget and Cost Management: Examine financial data, manage budgets, and implement cost-saving initiatives related to logistics and packaging to improve profitability.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor logistics staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence within the team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is typically required. An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain management, or manufacturing operations, preferably within an industry that utilizes CKD/SKD processes (e.g., automotive).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in standard logistics software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, WMS).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Soft Skills:
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership ability to manage and motivate a cross-functional team.
• Adaptability and resilience to manage unexpected changes and work under pressure.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹650,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person