Group Company: Jindal Stainless Limited
Designation: Lead
Office Location:
Sector: Mining & Metals
Position description: Jindal Stainless Limited, a leader in the Mining & Metals industry, is seeking an experienced professional to lead the SMS RM- Planning department. This role demands strategic oversight and operational excellence in raw material planning and supply chain coordination to ensure seamless production processes. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet organizational goals while adhering to industry standards and sustainability practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive raw material planning strategies aligned with production schedules and business objectives.
- Lead the SMS RM- Planning team to ensure accurate forecasting, procurement, and inventory management of raw materials.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to optimize supply chain operations and minimize disruptions.
- Analyze market trends and raw material price fluctuations to inform strategic decision-making and cost optimization.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track planning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies in all planning activities.
- Collaborate with senior management to align raw material planning with long-term business growth and sustainability goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to secure reliable and cost-effective raw material supplies.
- Utilize advanced planning tools and ERP systems to enhance data accuracy and streamline planning processes.
- Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing and knowledgeable planning department.
VIU Evaluation: Perform root-cause analyses on consumption anomalies, yield losses, and cost overruns, providing actionable corrective measures to shop leadership. Calculate and analyse the Value-in-Use (VIU) for diverse raw materials—including scrap, ferroalloys, virgin metals, and fluxes—to evaluate their true economic impact on melting operations.
Model Refinement: Continuously update optimization parameters, thermodynamic constraints, recovery rates, and real-time commercial pricing within the Cassotis system to reflect shop-floor realities.
Charge Mix Optimization: Utilize Cassotis linear programming and optimization models to determine the most cost-effective and metallurgically sound raw material mix for various stainless-steel grades.
Metallurgical & Operational Synergy: Work hand-in-hand with EAF/AOD/LRF/Casting operations, Quality Assurance, and Costing teams to bridge the gap between theoretical planning and practical execution.
Technical Skills
Deep technical understanding of SMS operations (Electric Arc Furnace, Argon Oxygen Decarburization, etc.), steelmaking thermodynamics, and alloy recovery behaviour.
Hands-on proficiency in Cassotis or equivalent linear programming/charge optimization software.
Strong grasp of Value-in-Use (VIU) methodology, raw material blending economics, and cost-modelling techniques.
Advanced proficiency in data analytics, MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (SAP) for statistical modelling and MIS generation.
Behavioural Competencies
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving mindset with a sharp focus on cost leadership.
High attention to detail with robust auditing, data verification, and documentation habits.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering and commercial teams.
Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Raw Material Planning
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Inventory Management
- ERP Systems (e.g., SAP)
- Data Analysis and Forecasting
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Leadership and Development
- Market Trend Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on operational, process control, or raw material planning experience within a Steel Melting Shop (SMS), preferably in stainless steel or alloy steel manufacturing.
