Head - Supply Chain Management - FMCG (8-15 yrs)

Head - Supply Chain Management (FMCG Industry)

Role Overview:

- The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for Procurement, Planning, Order Processing, Logistics, and Production, ensuring an optimized supply chain strategy that supports business objectives.

- The role demands strong inventory management, vendor management, logistics optimization, and production strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution:

- Develop and implement an effective end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with business goals.

- Support the global demand and supply planning process within the global S&OP cycle.

- Ensure cost-effective sourcing, procurement, inventory control, and logistics management.

- Drive supply chain agility by leveraging best practices such as Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma.

- Lead initiatives for logistics optimization, including domestic and global sourcing.

- Ensure a robust SAP-driven supply chain process for operational efficiency (SAP upgradation will happen in the near future)

Procurement & Vendor Management:

- Align strategy with global S&OP and Replenishment teams

- Source and manage vendors, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.

- Establish and optimize global sourcing strategies for raw materials and components from India in alignment with the global procurement strategy.

- Negotiate contracts, build strong vendor relationships, and manage supplier risks.

Inventory & Planning:

- Lead inventory management to minimize waste while ensuring on-time availability of materials.

- Work with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with market demand.

- Integrate local functions into the global S&OP process to reduce stockouts and overstock situations.

Production Strategy & Efficiency:

- Guide the production function strategically to drive efficiency and output quality.

- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align supply chain processes with production needs.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production workflows.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

- MBA (Operations / Supply Chain Management) from a reputed institution (Full-time).

- 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and planning.

- Experience in FMCG .

Skills & Competencies:

- Expertise in Inventory Management, Logistics Optimization, and Vendor Management.

- Strong sourcing skills, particularly in managing global procurement from India.

- Hands-on experience in SAP for supply chain processes.

- Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across departments and global stakeholders.

- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive operational efficiency in production.