DGM - Supplier Capacity Planning & Expansion

Date: 12 Jun 2026

Location:

Chakan, Chakan, IN

Company: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Area of Responsibility & Description

Supplier Capacity

Monitor competitive and regulatory trends impacting supplier capacity and EV adoption; take proactive actions to safeguard LMM capacity
Identify and resolve capacity constraints through debottlenecking, expansion, and multi-sourcing strategies
Optimize shared supplier capacities across LMM, Auto Division, and Farm Division to protect production volumes
Drive capacity expansion through FTG, tooling, die additions, and process improvements
Lead capacity planning and execution for ECNs, model transitions, and carryover parts post-CDMM handover

Execution & Governance

Ensure strong on-ground engagement at supplier locations to drive execution excellence
Deliver supplier capacity expansion projects on time with clear milestones and accountability
Enable swift, data-driven decision-making through structured reviews and escalations

Stakeholder Management

Align with CPPC and SCM teams to integrate supplier capacity with Long-Term Planning (LTP) and forecast requirements
Collaborate closely with SCM, Manufacturing, Quality, CDMM, and SSU to align capacity plans with business demand

Team Management

Build, lead, and develop the Capacity Planning & Expansion team
Establish robust ways of working, accountability frameworks, and performance management practices

Experience

16+ years of experience

Industry Preferred

Automotive

Qualifications

BTech Mandatory with MBA (Preferred)

Interview Feedback

Overall Feedback

Capacity & Resource Planning"

Capacity Planning for New Products.

Vendor Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills.

General Requirements

Key Skills & Experiences

Technical Know-how

Strong understanding of core manufacturing processes (BIW, Paint, DAC, etc.)
Proficiency in time study and capacity assessment techniques
Experience in preparing investment plans for FTG and new setups

Behavioral Competencies

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Execution-driven, agile, and data-oriented mindset
Effective collaboration with internal teams and supplier partners
High ownership with quick decision-making and accountability

Role Pre-requisites

Willingness to travel and engage closely with supplier operations as per business needs

Critical Experience

Proven track record in managing supplier capacity expansion and cross-functional initiatives