Program Manager - Supply Chain - Motor Vehicle / EV Manufacturing

Leading EV OEM in the commercial vehicle space (backed by marquee global investors) is looking for a Program Manager – Supply Chain to work directly with the Co-founder leading Supply Chain & Manufacturing. This is a high-ownership role driving new product programs across sourcing, engineering, quality, plant and finance.

What you'll own:

• End-to-end NPI supply chain planning — sourcing, tooling, PPAP/APQP, pilot builds, ramp readiness
• Localisation roadmap for imported/single-source components, working with R&D & suppliers
• Cost programs — VA/VE, should-cost analysis, design-to-cost, alternate sourcing
• Risk mapping & dual-sourcing for critical commodities (cells, power electronics, semiconductors, castings)
• S&OP process, inventory health, working capital, MOQ/lead-time optimization
• Dashboards & reporting via ERP/MES — program status, supplier scorecards, OTIF tracking
• Cross-functional coordination across R&D, plant ops, quality, finance & sales

Must-have:

• 3+ years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, SQD, Planning or Program Management — Automotive/EV/high-mix manufacturing
• Hands-on NPI experience (part sourcing → SOP), including PPAP/APQP & tooling
• Strong commercial acumen — should-cost, negotiation, supplier contracts
• Advanced Excel + ERP data modeling skills
• Ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority
• Willingness to travel to plant/supplier sites regularly
• B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Production or related)

Good to have:

• EV component exposure — battery packs, motors, controllers, power electronics, wiring harness
• NCR/Haryana supplier ecosystem experience
• MBA / Lean Six Sigma certification
• MES/PLM & demand-planning tools familiarity
• Experience scaling through a high-growth volume ramp