Supply Chain Manager

Job Profile: Supply Chain Manager
Budget : 12-15lpa
Experience  8-9 years
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager to establish and lead
the end-to-end supply chain function for our organization. The candidate will be responsible for
designing, implementing, and institutionalizing supply chain policies, processes, and systems
from the ground up. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in procurement, vendor
management, logistics, inventory control, compliance, and technology adoption, while also
aligning supply chain operations with the company’s long-term growth and sustainability
objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Framework Development
oDesign and implement comprehensive supply chain policies, SOPs, and
governance frameworks.
oEstablish KPIs, reporting standards, and performance measurement tools.
oEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements, sustainability mandates, and
trade policies.
End-to-End Supply Chain Setup
oDefine supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals.
oBuild sourcing and procurement systems, including vendor onboarding and
evaluation frameworks.
oDevelop demand forecasting, planning, and replenishment models.
oEnsure timely sourcing of materials and services, balancing quality and cost.
oEstablish logistics and distribution processes, including domestic and

international shipments.
oSet up warehouse management standards, inventory control systems, and
reverse logistics processes.


Stakeholder Collaboration
oWork cross-functionally with production, sales, finance, and operations teams to
create integrated supply chain solutions.
oNegotiate contracts with suppliers, service providers, and logistics partners.
oBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for seamless
execution.
Cost & Inventory Control
oMonitor purchase and logistic budgets and work on cost-saving initiatives
without compromising quality.
oCoordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure stock optimization.
oTrack procurement KPIs (lead time, cost variance, supplier performance).
MIS and Data Management
oDesign, maintain, and improve MIS reports for procurement, cost analysis,
consumption trends, lead time, and vendor performance.
oEnsure real-time data accuracy across ERP/MRP/MIS platforms related to
purchasing activities.
oDrive a culture of continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and operational
excellence.
oGenerate periodic dashboards and analytical reports for management review
(e.g., purchase spend analysis, price variance, supplier scorecards).
oAutomate reporting processes to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency.
oProvide insights through data modeling, cost forecasting, and market trend
analysis to support strategic sourcing.

oEnsure compliance with internal policies by maintaining audit-ready
documentation in MIS.
Compliance & Risk Management
oEnsure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical
standards.
oManage stakeholder agreements, contracts, and legal obligations.
oMinimize procurement-related risks through proper documentation and audits.


Leadership & Team Building
oCoach and mentor supply chain executives to build their negotiation and
vendor management skills.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
(MBA preferred).
6–10 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with leadership or supervisory
exposure.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.
Knowledge of market trends, material sourcing, and procurement technology tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to implement cost-control and efficiency-improvement measures.
Key Competencies
Leadership & People Management
Strategic Sourcing
Financial Acumen
Independent and with high level of initiative

Decision-Making under Pressure
Process Oriented Mindset
Good analytical, synthesizing and data crunching skills

Strong presentation, communication and listening skills

Ability to perform successfully in a strong teamwork environment across different teams

Fluent in English is mandatory

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) package advanced level