Scm Manager

Job Description

Manager SCM

Designation

Manager – SCM

Function

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Reports To

Sr. Manager – SCM / SCM Head

Experience Required

7 – 11 years

Industry Background

Automobile (mandatory)

Job Purpose

Own and manage procurement, inventory, vendor partnerships, and logistics operations for the assigned scope, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant supply of vehicle spares, medical consumables, and equipment to support GVK EMRI's multi-state ambulance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Prepare demand forecasts and procurement plans in coordination with Operations; set inventory norms (min-max, safety stock) and drive implementation.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiations, and rate contracts; develop and manage supplier relationships; ensure quality, timely delivery, and contractual compliance.
• Cost Savings Initiatives: Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through vendor consolidation, alternate sourcing, and renegotiation; track and report validated savings.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management: Ensure optimal stock levels, minimize stock-outs and excess/obsolete inventory, drive inventory accuracy through regular audits, and review inventory turnover.
• Logistics & Distribution: Manage transporter contracts and distribution network; optimize routes, freight costs, and delivery lead times across locations.
• Supplier Performance Management: Conduct periodic supplier reviews using scorecards (OTD, quality, price, responsiveness); drive corrective action and supplier development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Fleet, Finance, and Quality teams to meet service level requirements; present performance reports to senior leadership.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and review the performance of Deputy Managers, executives, and store teams.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure statutory and policy compliance, audit readiness, and mitigation of supply risks to maintain business continuity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Candidates must have hands-on, demonstrable experience in the following KPI areas within an automobile industry setting:

• Inventory Accuracy & Turnover: Accountable for stock accuracy and turnover improvement in the assigned scope.
• Procurement Cost Savings: Deliver and document year-on-year procurement savings.
• On-Time Delivery & Supplier Performance: Drive supplier OTD and quality through scorecards and reviews.
• Stock-Out Incidents: Minimize stock-out incidents of critical spares and consumables.
• Logistics Cost Efficiency: Reduce logistics cost per unit / per movement through route and transporter optimization.
• Service Level Achievement: Achieve agreed material availability service levels for Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical / Automobile / Industrial / Production), Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics preferred.
• Certifications such as APICS, CSCP, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 7 – 11 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 2 – 3 years in a managerial role.
• Mandatory: experience in the Automobile industry (OEM, Tier-1/Tier-2 supplier, auto components, or automobile dealership / service network).
• Experience in team management and multi-location operations preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar) and data analysis.

Required Competencies

Functional: Supply Chain Planning and Demand Forecasting, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Negotiation, Inventory & Warehouse Management, Logistics and Distribution Management, Supplier Performance Management.

Behavioral: Leadership and team management, Problem-solving, Stakeholder management, Analytical thinking, Customer-centric approach.