Head Supply Chain Management

Role & responsibilities

• Lead & Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Procurement, Planning, Stores and Logistics functions to ensure operational excellence.
• Establish sourcing strategies for raw materials, bought-out components, consumables and subcontracting services.
• Drive supplier development programs and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate annual rate contracts, commercial agreements and long-term sourcing arrangements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand forecasting processes.
• Drive working capital optimization through inventory reduction initiatives.
• Develop alternate sources and localization plans for critical commodities.
• Monitor procurement and supply chain KPIs including:
• Supplier OTD
• Inventory Turns
• Cost Savings
• Material Availability
• Forecast Accuracy
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Manage supply chain risks and business continuity plans.
• Lead supplier audits, compliance reviews and performance assessments.
• Drive value engineering, cost reduction and productivity improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales teams for effective supply chain execution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and ethical sourcing practices.
• Build and develop high-performance SCM teams through coaching and capability development.
• Lead digitalization and process improvement initiatives within SCM.
• Support capital procurement, expansion projects and new product development activities.
• Prepare SCM budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Take up additional responsibilities assigned by Management.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. Preferred: MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management / Operations Management.

Vadodara-based profiles with strong machining industry experience, preferably candidates having hands-on exposure to precision machining, subcontracting operations, vendor development, strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management within engineering/manufacturing industries.

With 15- 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Vendor Development, Planning, Inventory Control, and Logistics within Manufacturing Industry.

Minimum 5 years experience in leadership role handling SCM function.