Head - Supply Chain Management - Transformation & Process Excellence

Description: The Head Supply Chain Excellence & Transformation will lead the strategic transformation of supply chain operations across procurement, logistics, warehousing, planning, and contracts. The role focuses on institutionalizing best-in-class systems, analytics, and operational frameworks to enhance efficiency, agility, cost optimization, and resilience in alignment with the organizations growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Transformation & Process Excellence:

- Develop and execute the Supply Chain Excellence roadmap aligned with business and operational strategy.

- Lead continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.

- Standardize policies and workflows across procurement, logistics, and inventory for scalability and integration.

- Drive benchmarking and global best practice adoption to elevate performance and governance standards.

Supply Chain Analytics & Performance Management:

- Define, track, and review key supply chain KPIs (COGS, OTIF, Lead Time, Supplier Performance, Inventory Turns).

- Build analytics frameworks using Power BI, Excel, and ERP dashboards to drive data-led decision-making.

- Conduct periodic supply chain reviews across business units and implement targeted improvement initiatives.

Digital Transformation & Systems Integration:

- Lead the digitalization and automation of supply chain processes through ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, JDE).

- Partner with IT and analytics teams to implement AI, RPA, and predictive tools for proactive risk management.

- Enhance visibility and collaboration across the value chain through system integration and process harmonization.

Planning & Optimization:

- Oversee integration of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Demand Forecasting, and Inventory Optimization.

- Drive synchronization between procurement, production, and logistics to improve service levels and working capital efficiency.

- Enable agile planning frameworks to respond to market and supply disruptions effectively.

Capability Building & Governance:

- Build and lead a high-performing SCM Excellence team to drive innovation and operational discipline.

- Conduct governance reviews, measure initiative outcomes, and ensure benefit realization across functions.

- Design and execute training and capability enhancement programs across supply chain teams.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement

- Data Analytics & KPI Framework Design

- ERP & Digital SCM Platforms (SAP-HANA, Oracle Fusion, JDE)

- Strategic Planning & Process Design

- Vendor Performance & Risk Management

- Change Management & Cross-Functional Leadership