Manager - Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; maintain vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards.

2. Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Plan and forecast material requirements based on production schedules.
• Optimize inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
• Conduct regular inventory reviews, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and finance for accurate forecasts.

3. Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of finished goods.
• Coordinate with transporters and logistics partners for efficient movement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

4. Warehousing Management

• Monitor warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch.
• Implement best practices for space utilization, safety, and housekeeping (5S).
• Drive automation and digitalization for improved warehouse efficiency

5. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost across procurement, logistics, and inventory.
• Implement lean practices to minimize waste and improve productivity.
• Lead supply chain improvement initiatives and implement SOPs.

6. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Maintain supply chain dashboards and KPIs (OTIF, lead time, inventory turns, etc.).
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps.
• Present monthly supply chain reviews to management.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with production, QA, sales, finance, and operations teams.
• Ensure seamless flow of materials and information across departments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain (preferred).
• 5–12 years of experience in supply chain operations (manufacturing preferred).
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, planning, and warehouse processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Key Skills:

• Strong negotiation & vendor management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management
• Leadership and team-handling capability
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cost-saving techniques

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peenya, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Kannada (Required)

Location:

• Peenya, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person