Deputy Manager- SCM

The SCM Head will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Procurement, Stores, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Dispatch, Vendor Development, and Customer Supply Management. The role requires ensuring seamless material flow, optimum inventory levels, cost competitiveness, and on-time customer deliveries while driving operational excellence through SAP-enabled supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and operational goals.
• Lead Procurement, Stores, Warehouse, Logistics, Finished Goods (FG), and Dispatch functions.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and services.
• Drive supply chain optimization initiatives focusing on cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, vendor development, and strategic negotiations.
• Manage annual rate contracts, commercial agreements, and supplier performance reviews.
• Drive cost reduction, localization, value engineering, and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through proactive supplier management.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Ensure optimal inventory levels through effective planning and inventory control systems.
• Monitor stock accuracy through cycle counting, physical verification, and SAP-driven controls.
• Minimize inventory carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
• Oversee warehouse operations, storage optimization, material handling, and inventory audits.

Logistics & Customer Supply Management

• Ensure on-time dispatches and customer deliveries through efficient logistics planning.
• Manage JIT, JIS, Kanban, and customer-specific supply chain requirements.
• Oversee transportation, freight optimization, route planning, and dispatch operations.
• Ensure effective management of returnable packaging and customer logistics compliance.

SAP & Digital Supply Chain Excellence

• Drive end-to-end utilization of SAP for Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse, Logistics, and Supply Chain operations.
• Ensure discipline in SAP MM, WM/EWM, PP, and related modules.
• Monitor material movements, inventory reporting, procurement transactions, and MIS through SAP.
• Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives for supply chain process improvements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, PPC, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Customer Logistics teams.
• Align supply chain activities with production plans and customer demand forecasts.
• Ensure smooth material flow from suppliers to manufacturing and final customer dispatch.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, statutory regulations, and audit standards.
• Lead lean initiatives, warehouse improvements, process standardization, and operational excellence projects.
• Drive KPI monitoring and continuous improvement across the supply chain function.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Procurement, Stores, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Establish performance metrics and succession planning for key team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.