Manager - Supply Chain Management

What Youll Be Doing (Job Responsibilities)

Supply Chain Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement strategies for the overall supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate with senior management to define supply chain goals and objectives in alignment with company strategy.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained without overstocking or stockouts.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Service, Finance, Customer Support) to align supply chain activities with business objectives and customer demands.

Procurement and Vendor Management:

• Oversee the sourcing and procurement of materials, goods, and services needed for delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers / vendors in alignment with Finance to optimize cost.

Inventory and Warehouse Management:

• Manage the flow of goods through warehouse, ensuring efficient storage, handling, and inventory control.
• Develop and maintain inventory policies / SOPs to optimize stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and minimize stockouts.
• Oversee order fulfillment processes to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Hands on experience with ERP - Oracle is preferred

Logistics and Distribution Management:

• Oversee transportation and logistics operations including optimization by Milk-Run to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and transportation carriers to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Track and resolve shipping or delivery issues to maintain customer satisfaction and maximize revenue recognition in fiscal period.

Process Improvement and Cost Optimization:

• Analyze supply chain performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Implement best practices and digitization to streamline operations, reduce lead times, and improve productivity.
• Use data analytics and reporting tools to measure performance and make informed decisions.

- Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate those risks, including disruptions, delays, or price fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, supply chain technologies, and best practices.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Play an active role in assessing, defining and improving competency levels of supply chain teams, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and warehouse staff.
• Set team objectives and monitor performance to ensure high productivity and meet key performance indicators (KPIs). Refine and improve performance parameters, bringing in clear ownership and accountability.
• Develop and re-skill direct reports with the ability to groom and grow them for larger, more complex opportunities within the overall SCM operations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive effective people management processes - talent selection, deployment, development coaching, performance management, succession planning and reward recognition to create a high performance, highly motivated, customer and business centric team.

Travel Requirements : 10%

What We Are Looking For (Skills Qualifications)

• Bachelor s Degree with Science background preferably with a Post Graduate management degree in Supply chain management
• Minimum 15 years of experience procurement roles in Engineering / Devices Industry and experience of independently managing the team.
• Professional certification in SCM processes would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience of working with global organizations.
• Should be conversant with local market practices as well as global best practices within overall SCM as well as warehouse management.
• Excellent presentation skills and competence in MS office.
• Maturity, positive approach to problem solving, seasoned judgment, good business instincts, well developed sense of personal accountability.
• Great data visualization and presentation skills to provide recommendations based on insight.
• Strong people leadership skills in continuously raising the bar in hiring, engaging, and developing talent.