Supply Chain Supervisor

NOTE: HIRING FOR A US BASED DEFENSE MANUFACTURER IN PUNE.

Role & responsibilities:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Support and lead category management activities to drive operational effectiveness and business performance.
• Lead supplier performance management and develop action plans to improve supplier quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Lead supplier risk mitigation and logistics activities, ensuring continuity of supply and proactive risk management.
• Lead material total cost of ownership (TCO) reviews and execute cost management and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support and lead strategic sourcing and commodity management initiatives.
• Develop and execute a pipeline of value proposition, cost-out, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead supplier readiness activities for new product launches in coordination with NPD and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, reduce waste, and capture value.
• Act as a team leader and subject matter expert, providing direction and support to team members.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members, helping them improve their skills, performance, and career growth.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain high-performing teams, provide constructive feedback, and positively influence team members.
• Take ownership of team objectives, delegate responsibilities effectively, and drive accountability for deliverables and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Bachelors degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or mentoring a team, with clear examples of developing team members and improving team performance.
• Experience managing or influencing direct reports or cross-functional teams is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier performance, strategic sourcing, category management, cost management, and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to take ownership, make decisions, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people leadership skills.