Head - Supply Chain Management - Consumer Durables

Role Overview

An opportunity to lead end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-growing consumer durables organization, driving sourcing & procurement, vendor ecosystem development, cost optimization, inventory efficiency, and agile supply planning.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Excellence:

- Lead procurement of key commodities: metals (metal sheets), electronics, and consumables (packaging materials, glue, screws).

- Develop cost-effective sourcing strategies while ensuring quality and timely availability.

Vendor Ecosystem Management:

- Build and strengthen a robust vendor ecosystem across categories.

- Establish long-term partnerships and monitor supplier performance.

- Working Capital & Cost Optimization:

- Optimize working capital through efficient procurement cycles and payment terms.

- Monitor and improve KPIs: procurement cost per unit, lead times, and supplier efficiency.

Inventory Management:

- Implement A/B/C categorization for effective inventory control.

- Enhance visibility and accuracy through ERP and analytics tools.

Supply Planning:

- Develop agile supply plans based on cost and lead time considerations.

- Align supply chain operations with production schedules and sales forecasts.

- Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, production, and logistics.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).

- 6-12 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with atleast 5 years in a leadership role within consumer durables or manufacturing.

Skills/ Key Competencies

- Expertise in commodity procurement and vendor ecosystem management.

- Ability to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence under dynamic conditions.

- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.