Head of Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Design and own annual procurement strategies including category-wise sourcing plans and vendor rationalization roadmaps
• Identify, onboard, and manage strategic vendors and alternate suppliers to ensure supply security across all critical materials
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements, pricing contracts, payment terms, and quality SLAs
• Establish and chair a Vendor Performance Review (VPR) mechanism with monthly scorecards

Cost Optimization & Total Cost Management

• Own and deliver year-on-year Total Cost of Supply Chain (TCSC) reduction targets
• Lead cross-functional cost-down initiatives including value engineering and freight consolidation
• Benchmark procurement prices and warehousing costs against market standards
• Optimize inventory carrying costs through Safety Stock, Reorder Points, and EOQ models

Process Standardization & Compliance

• Develop and implement comprehensive SOPs across all supply chain functions
• Establish ERP-based system controls for PO approvals, material receipts, and dispatch management
• Drive inventory accuracy above 98% through cycle counts and ABC analysis
• Ensure statutory compliance including GST, e-way bills, and applicable regulatory requirements

Supply Chain Risk & Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain a Supply Chain Risk Register with mitigation ownership
• Qualify alternate vendors for all critical materials; maintain strategic buffer stocks
• Establish a Business Continuity Plan covering vendor failure, logistics disruption, and demand surges

Inventory Planning & Cross-Functional Synergy

• Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process — chair monthly cross-functional planning meetings
• Develop rolling 3-month and 12-month material requirement plans aligned with production schedules
• Collaborate with Production and Sales & Marketing to align inventory levels and replenishment cycles

Warehousing, Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics — transporter empanelment, route optimization, and OTIF performance
• Manage company-owned and 3PL warehouse operations including layout, FIFO discipline, and safety compliance
• Evaluate and implement 3PL partnerships where cost-effective; monitor KPIs and SLA compliance rigorously

Key Performance Indicators

• Year-on-year Total Cost of Supply Chain (TCSC) reduction
• Inventory accuracy consistently above 98%
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance above agreed service levels
• Vendor delivery reliability, quality compliance, and cost adherence scores
• Forecast accuracy and reduction in excess/obsolete inventory

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations management
• Proven track record of leading large-scale supply chain transformation and cost reduction programs
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally), WMS, and TMS platforms
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, logistics, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen
• Data-driven decision-making and process discipline
• Cross-functional leadership and influencing skills
• Supplier relationship and contract management
• Risk identification and contingency planning
• Change management and team development

Pay: Rs110,000.00 - Rs160,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person