Head - Supply & Operations - Online/Retail

We are looking for a high-energy person to manage end-to-end supply chain operations for the company including Sourcing, warehousing, inventory planning, production, and order fulfilment.

He/She will be responsible for defining and implementing inventory policies, targets, and replenishment strategies to manage inventory across workflows.

Role and Responsibilities :

1) Planning and Production

- Partner with relevant teams (market places, manufacturing) to smooth out production flow in order to maximize production efficiency

- Develop vendor/factory capacity strategies and drive Supply Chain Optimization initiatives

Inventory Management :

- Standardize inventory management and planning processes and policies, such as but not limited to: inventory settings, days of supply coverage targets, order minimums, lead time management, and replenishment orders

- Create collaborative strategies among Supply, Inventory, and Demand Planning to maximize inventory availability

2) Communication & Leadership

- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand the online demand of products and its impact on current and future production capacity and inventory levels

- Lead, coach, manage and develop a team of 4-5 members

Skills Needed :

- Analytical and technical ability to read, analyze and synthesize data

- Collaboration, influencing, and communication skills to work successfully across business functions, suppliers, contract manufacturers and logistics partners.

- Strong program management and problem solving skills with impeccable attention to detail

- Ability to maintain high levels of energy in a dynamic and super-fast-paced environment

- Proficient with MS Office tools esp. MS Excel

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a top tier institution

- Must have at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in managing end-to-end operations for a Consumer products or e-commerce company

- Strong working knowledge and experience implementing inventory management/replenishment and supply planning leading practices & principles