Job Context & Major Challenges
Job Context
The Plant is over 50 years old and process improvement have evolved over the years . Till 1995-1996 , there was no competition and market was protected . New plant with superior technology came up and cheaper products like cotton and polyester came up in direct competition to VSF. New products began to be introduced in Markets, which were also opening up to other players. VSF sales started getting affected and now pose a major challenge for Growth and survival. In order to remain competitive in the market, product range has been enhanced over the years, within the process limitations. The quality of the pulp is also not uniform, affecting the final product quality .Complexity is compounded by the emphasis on a multiple product range for different segments / customers.
Major Challenges
Procurement of materials is a challenge on account of :
Key Result Areas
KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)
KRA1 Procurement
Procure materials in desired quality for uninterrupted and efficient operation. To Plan and procure Engineering stores spares ,Capital Goods and consumables & Services from Indigenous sources or through imports in cost effective manner so as to support smooth operation of SFD plant as per requirements .The sub activities are as below –
KRA2 Service Contracts and Orders To award the short term and Long term service contracts which includes
Collecting data
Do time and motion study
Analyze the data
Compare data with interunit
Negotiation
Contract approval
Ensure legal compliances
Ensure safety compliances
Resolve the grievances
Coordination with Plant, IR, Safety, Legal etc.
Release of Manpower Supply and CLC job orders.
KRA3 Vendor Development
Exploring New Vendors & create healthy database 1. Exploring new vendors for creating competition to have effective negotiation.
KRA4 Cost Control
To implement & initiate the cost reduction plan/measures. 1. Interaction with other group units as well as outside group for current price trends.
KRA5 System Improvement
To improve/computerize existing systems and procedures. Identifying areas of improvement in SAP and discussing the same with the concerned team for implementation.
KRA6 Contractors Safety Management
To implement various activities related to contractors 1. To carry out Prequalification of contractors.
KRA7 Imports Bill Passing & Imports MIS 1) To verify bills towards other expenses pertaining to imports for correct adjustment in respective accounts.
