Opportunity brief
SPML Infra is hiring for the role of Management Trainee!
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
- Assist in procurement planning and material requirement tracking for BESS projects.
- Support RFQ preparation, vendor communication, bid comparison, and purchase order follow-up.
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely dispatch and delivery of materials.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for battery containers, PCS, transformers, EMS, SCADA equipment, cables, and balance-of-system materials.
- Track shipments and ensure timely delivery to project sites.
- Assist in transportation planning, route optimization, and freight cost analysis.
- Coordinate with logistics service providers, freight forwarders, and transporters.
- Support customs clearance and documentation activities for imported materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability.
- Support warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuance, and stock reconciliation.
- Maintain inventory records in ERP/SAP systems.
- Assist in cycle counting and inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
- Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Quality, and Site Teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
- Track critical materials against project schedules and highlight shortages.
- Support material planning aligned with project execution timelines.
- Participate in project review meetings and prepare logistics status reports
- Prepare SCM dashboards and logistics performance reports.
- Analyze transportation costs, inventory turnover, supplier performance, and delivery KPIs.
- Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Generate MIS reports for management review
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain shipping documents, invoices, packing lists, GRNs, and logistics records.
- Support audit activities and document control processes.
Requirements:
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Production, or Supply Chain Engineering.
- 0–1 year of experience (Freshers eligible).
- Internship exposure in SCM, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, or EPC projects preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
- Understanding of procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and transportation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/SAP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and fast-paced project environments
Preferred Skills:
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Renewable Energy Projects (Solar + BESS).
- Import/Export Logistics and Incoterms.
- SAP MM, ERP, MRP Planning.
- Supply Chain KPIs and Inventory Management