Assistant Manager - Lead Planning and Sourcing

Assistant Manager - Lead Planning & Sourcing

About Business:

Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL): Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India.We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose: This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing coal planning and sourcing activities, including calculations, cost evaluation, quality reporting, MIS management, and stakeholder coordination. The Lead ensures efficient coal procurement, cost control, compliance with quality standards, and effective management of data and supplier relationships.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead  Planning & Sourcing (HO)

Coal Sourcing and Procurement Management:

Perform back calculations for coal sourcing by assessing existing listings, evaluating backlogs, and calculating daily GCV (Gross Calorific Value) and costs.

Determine coal availability, monitor loading across plants, and track daily consumption and PLF (Plant Load Factor) levels from multiple sources.

Manage sourcing through various channels such as Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA), auctions, Shakti scheme, and coal blocks. Coordinate with the team on procurement decisions.

Cost Evaluation and Budget Control:

Evaluate the landed cost for all coal sources for each plant to ensure cost optimization.

Verify discrepancies in invoices on a daily basis and report deviations between planned and actual coal costs.

Prepare and compile monthly management presentations on planned budget expenditures versus actual expenditures. Highlight any deviations and address them accordingly.

Maintain daily cost control MIS for plant-wise, source-wise, and grade-wise planned versus actual costs.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Reporting:

Compile and review quality reports to ensure the coal being consumed meets the required standards.

Monitor the blended GCV of coal consumed by each plant and track daily usage. Report any deviations to senior management.

Maintain data for all FSAs, including tracking payments, issuance of Delivery Orders (DOs), and planning future payments.

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage FSA-wise deliveries and payments.

MIS Reporting and Historical Data Management:

Maintain and update the Management Information System (MIS) with daily blending ratios and coal consumption data for all power plants.

Track and report on monthly planning versus actual loading, including rake quantities and other relevant logistics metrics.

Gather and compile historical data and trends, including quarter-on-quarter movements, to support planning and strategic decisions.

Prepare a 3-month rolling plan and logistics plan.

Stakeholder Coordination and Compliance:

Coordinate with the O&M team to gather relevant data, ensure timely reporting, and address any issues.

Prepare and present management review presentations, including KPIs, for senior management.

Manage supplier relationships, including Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries.

Handle communications related to FSA claims and quality issues. Oversee and review documentation provided to auditors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Implement corrective actions to address audit observations.

Monitor demurrage charges and waivers, compile this data, and present it in a simplified format to the Section Head during rake unloading.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plant Team

Finance Team

ENDORSE Team

Regulatory Team

Power Sales, Trading and Scheduling Team

Security Team

Commercial Controller Teams

Adani Group Companies (Adani Enterprises, Adani Mining, Adani Cement)

Key Stakeholders - External

Coal India Limited (CIL) and its Subsidiaries

Indian Railways

Ministry of Coal

Ministry of Power (MOP)

Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

Coal Suppliers

 

• Develop, review, and maintain rolling demand forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Production, and Finance teams.
• Ensure robust supply plans that align with production schedules and customer requirements
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on quality, cost, capacity, and compliance.
• Develop sourcing strategies for key categories and high‑value items.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, consumables, capital items, and services.
• Manage PO lifecycle—including creation, approval, execution, and closure
• Establish strong relationships with key suppliers for strategic alignment.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless coordination.
• Support new product development by securing materials and negotiating tooling/production costs

Educational Qualification:

B.E./ B.Tech; MBA preferred

Work Experience (Range of years):

Freshers permitted.

Preferred Industry:

Background in the Power and Utilities sector with a proven expertise in managing procurement processes, budgeting, and supplier relationships.

Experience Level

Senior Level