Senior Executive/Assistant Manager R&D Support

2 Months ago • 5 Years +

Research Development

Job Description

This role involves comprehensive support for R&D operations, focusing on material code management, cross-functional coordination, and data governance. Key responsibilities include setting up and monitoring material codes in SAP/MDG, coordinating with stakeholders for BOM updates and costing, and ensuring data integrity. The position also covers procurement, asset management, vendor administration, and lab coordination, requiring expertise in ERP management, SAP, MDG, and basic Salesforce knowledge.

Must Have:

Set up material code extensions using SAP, MDG workflows and change requests.
Manage new warehouse or plant-specific material codes based on demand.
Monitor existing codes under deletion status; facilitate their reactivation.
Coordinate with stakeholders for BOM, production, DG, costing, pricing updates.
Assist R&D teams in updating BOMs in toll manufacturing plants.
Lead or coordinate Master Data updates like shelf-life changes.
Escalate and troubleshoot issues around deletion statuses, sales BOM, safety stock.
Provide MDG team training on workflows, change request processes, and data governance.
Execute data integrity checks to confirm correct SAP data maintenance.
Deliver regular updates on MDG requests, statuses, and governance metrics.
Monitor and respond to inbound emails and Salesforce/CRM requests.
Navigate change requests through approval workflows.
Track and report on service-level targets, SLAs, and completion timelines.
Create PRs and POs for AMC, calibrations, material sourcing, and Capex projects.
Monitor and track Capex spending and ensure budget compliance.
Coordinate with finance to ensure GRNs are generated and invoices processed.
Create new vendor codes in the system; maintain vendor master data.
Liaise with service providers on lab technician attendance, salary, and contracts.
Ensure all vendor formalities are aligned with contractual SLAs.
Track lab housekeeping materials, Safety Tools and initiate procurement.
Own logistics of material supply, ensuring timely provision for lab needs.
Hold a Master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
Possess minimum 5 years of experience in ERP Management.
Have experience in SAP and MDG Workflow.
Demonstrate knowledge of Basic Salesforce Management.

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Our goals - Your path

1. Material Code Creation & Extension

Set up material code extensions to plants, tolling units, warehouses using SAP, MDG workflows and change requests.
Manage new warehouse extensions or plant-specific material codes based on Supply chain, Sales & marketing demand.
Monitor existing codes under deletion status; facilitate their reactivation via MDG process.

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

Send proactive emails to stakeholders to ensure completion of formalities—BOM updates, production versions /recipe, DG updates, costing, pricing, etc.—to support smooth billing.
Assist R&D teams in updating BOMs in toll manufacturing plants.
Lead or coordinate Master Data updates—shelf-life changes, basic data amendments.
Escalate and troubleshoot issues around deletion statuses, sales BOM, safety stock, min/max lot sizing.

3. Data Governance & Quality Monitoring

Provide MDG team training on workflows, change request processes, and data governance best practices.
Execute data integrity checks (DIC) to confirm correct SAP data maintenance.
Deliver regular updates on MDG requests, statuses, and governance metrics to the regional team.

4. Process Management & Monitoring

Monitor and respond to inbound emails and Salesforce/CRM requests related to material code extensions.
Navigate change requests through approval workflows (preconfigured MDG or custom).
Track and report on service-level targets, SLAs, and completion timelines.

1. Procurement & Asset Management
Create PRs and POs for AMC, calibrations, material sourcing, third-party testing, and Pan‑India Capex projects—initiate Internal Order number, PR, PO accurately and promptly.
Monitor and track Capex spending and ensure compliance with budget allocations.
Coordinate with finance to ensure GRNs are generated, invoices are processed, and work cycles are cleared timely.

6. Vendor & Contract Administration

Create new vendor codes in the system; maintain vendor master data.
Liaise with service providers on lab technician attendance, salary, bonus, insurance, and contract renewals—maintaining monthly attendance records and resolving issues.
Ensure all vendor formalities are aligned with contractual SLAs.

7. Lab & Housekeeping Coordination

Track lab housekeeping materials, Safety Tools and initiate procurement when supplies are low.
Own logistics of material supply—ensuring timely provision for lab needs.