DH Materials

Job Purpose

To plan, manage, monitor, guide and review the functioning of total materials management, especially in fuel Management (Procurement, Planning, Vendor management, Quality & Compliance, Inventory & Logistics, Cost control & Optimization), system consisting of Raw materials & Additives, AFR & S&S including capex procurement, stores management, inventory management, work contracts management, scrap Management, and in- bound transportation management of various materials, which are in scope of Unit, in line with the business requirement and company objectives with a view to optimized cost, quality and delivery within the targeted budget to meet the customer and supplier's expectations automating / digiting various processes.

Domestic lime stone – unit

Imported lime stone – CPC

Job Context & Major Challenges

Job Context:

Sidhi Cement Plant was commissioned with the manufacturing capacity of 3.5 MTPA and clinker capacity of 3.0 MTPA. The first unit was supplied by L&T (SLC KILN –4500 TPD) and was successfully commissioned in January 2009. The Second unit was supplied by FL SMIDTH (ILC KILN – 5000 TPD) and was also successfully commissioned in January 2013.

Limestone requirement of the plant is 4.5 MTPA. To meet the limestone requirement, limestone mines are spread over 1566.36 Ha having deposits sufficient for around 33 years. Limestone crusher including wobblers having capacity of 1000 TPH, located inside the plant. Material is transported from mines to plant through dumpers.

The Unit has two captive thermal power plants of 35 MW & 2X60 MW i.e. a total of 155 MW. The water requirement of plant is catered from Bansagar canal having total permission of 6175 KLD (4575 KLD for Cement Plant + 1600 KLD for Power Plant) which is flowing close to plant approximately 50-70 meters.

The Cement & Power Plant is located in a unique location which is surrounded by Kaimur Hills in north an extension of Vindhyachal Range, and Bakura Khenjua hills in south. Towards the west is located one of the largest water body on which 'Ban Sagar' Dam has been constructed. Ban Sagar canal emanating from the Dam runs through mining lease area of the Plant and leads to Bihar via UP.

The Plant location covers portions of all four Districts around it. The plant with its structures and some mining area falls in Sidhi district. Two mining areas come under Satna district, whereas Railway siding at Beohari is under Shahdol district. Commissioner & forest offices, power distribution unit for Power Plants is in Shilpara and comes in Rewa district. The plant has a state of art technology viz Vertical Roller Mill from L&T & FLSMIDTH for grinding clinker, Vertical roller Mills from POLYSIUS AG & FLSMIDTH for grinding Limestone and coal.

Manpower at Sidhi Cement is more than requirement and 60% manpower is Land Sellers who got job in consideration of Land. The skill & competencies are very less. The attitude towards work and job is not very appreciating.

Job Challenges:

Ensuring timely availability of Raw materials, Packng bags, Fuel, Consumables, Stores & Spare materials at a competitive price and of acceptable quality to meet manufacturing targets and fluctuation in cement demand as per marketing requirement.
Contracts Management
Cost reduction of major inputs,AFR, Stores Spares and Services
Work with unit logistics team to increase back hauling between in-bound and out-bound logistics.
Reduction of inventory of Stores & Spares as well as Raw material/Fuels.

To procure Oils & Lubricants at an optimum cost in the wake of surging prices of Crude Oil & other Petroleum products.

To maintain optimum stock considering the limited storage space.
To prepare long term strategic planning for Raw material availability and judging local sensitivity.
Finalization of long term rate / running contracts for all regular consumables and services.
To ensure statutory and safety compliance.

Key Result Areas

KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)

Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)

KRA1

Fuel Management (Procurement, Planning & Strategy, Vendor Management, Quality Control & Compliance, Inventory & Logistics Management, Cost Control & Optimization

Develop short-term and long-term fuel sourcing strategies aligned with production plans
Optimize fuel mix (coal / petcoke / AF / biomass) for cost and calorific efficiency
Forecast fuel consumption and inventory norms
Lead fuel procurement, tendering, negotiations, and contract finalization
Identify and onboard reliable suppliers (domestic & international)
Ensure price competitiveness and contract compliance
Ensure fuel quality parameters (GCV, ash, moisture, VM, sulphur) meet plant requirements
Coordinate sampling, testing, and third-party inspections
Ensure compliance with environmental, statutory, and safety norms
Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory
Manage transportation, port operations, rake movement, and yard handling
Minimize transit loss, handling loss, and pilferage
Monitor fuel cost per unit of…