Head - Operations & Manufacturing Supply Chain (SCM)

About The Business

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India's first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.

Position Summary

Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test (TSAT) is seeking a highly accomplished Supply Chain leader to lead end-to-end Operations & Manufacturing SCM for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) across all customer programs. The role is accountable for ensuring uninterrupted supply, material readiness, customer fulfilment, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence to support world-class semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing operations.

The position will report into the Head of Supply Chain management for TSAT.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Manufacturing SCM Leadership

• Lead end-to-end High Volume Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations across all customer programs.
• Ensure seamless availability of materials, tools, fixtures, packaging, consumables, test hardware, and manufacturing support items.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Operations SCM Managers, Program SCM Leads, and Supply Chain team.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and PPC to achieve production and delivery commitments.

Planning, Material Management & Fulfilment

• Own S&OP, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Planning, MRP, Inventory Planning, and Customer Order Fulfilment.
• Convert customer forecasts and POs into executable sourcing and material plans.
• Drive forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity readiness, and material availability.
• Support NPI, qualification, ramp-up, and volume production transitions.

Supplier & Customer Management

• Lead strategic supplier relationships and executive engagements with global suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and risk management.
• Support customer RFQs, supply chain readiness reviews, operational planning, and escalation management.
• Develop supply continuity, capacity reservation, dual sourcing, and business continuity plans.

Scope of Supply Chain Responsibility

• Direct materials, Production consumables, cleanroom consumables, spare parts, ESD materials.
• Tools, Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, Sockets, Load Boards, Test Hardware, Automation Accessories.
• Close engagement with Logistics & Warehouse for Inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and outbound customer fulfillment.

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering plus MBA/Master's Degree
• 20+ years of hands-on experience in global High Volume Manufacturing environments
• Strong experience in Semiconductor, OSAT, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), or comparable advanced manufacturing industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, complex, and highly dynamic manufacturing supply chains.
• Demonstrated success in factory startup, qualification, ramp-up, and mass production environments.

Critical Skills & Competencies

• Operations Supply Chain Management
• Semiconductor / OSAT / EMS Manufacturing Operations
• Demand Planning, Forecasting & S&OP
• MRP & Material Planning
• Inventory & Working Capital Management
• Customer Program Management
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• Capacity Planning & Supply Assurance
• Manufacturing Logistics & Fulfillment
• Risk Management & Business Continuity
• SAP / ERP Systems & Supply Chain Analytics
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Team Building, Coaching & Organizational Leadership

Success Measures

• Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Material Availability & Production Continuity
• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Turns & Working Capital Performance
• Supplier Delivery & Capacity Readiness
• Manufacturing Schedule Adherence
• Ramp-Up Readiness & Execution
• Cost Productivity & Supply Chain Efficiency
• Customer Satisfaction & Supply Risk Mitigation