Industrybuying.com - Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management

Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Manager Supply Chain Management to lead and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain operations. The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational efficiency across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing coordination, vendor management, and logistics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and service-level commitments. This role requires strong leadership capability, analytical rigor, and hands-on experience in managing scalable supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution:

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize cost, service levels, and operational efficiency.

- Ensure seamless coordination across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, and logistics functions.

- Support business growth by enabling scalable and resilient supply chain operations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to deliver operational excellence.

- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Technology, and Commercial teams.

- Act as a key point of contact for regional warehouse teams and logistics partners.

Vendor & Supplier Management:

- Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, service levels, and performance reviews.

- Drive supplier compliance on delivery timelines, quality standards, and cost commitments.

- Identify alternate sourcing and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Inventory Planning & Control:

- Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.

- Monitor inventory accuracy, aging, and turns; drive corrective actions to reduce write-offs and working capital impact.

- Ensure adherence to inventory control SOPs across warehouses.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

- Track and analyze key SCM KPIs such as OTIF, fill rate, inventory turns, cost per order, and vendor performance.

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for supply chain failures and implement preventive measures.

Compliance & Risk Management:

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and quality standards across the supply chain.

- Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize operational disruptions.

- Support audits and governance requirements related to SCM operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.

- MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operations roles.

- Proven experience in a people management or leadership role within SCM.

- Prior exposure to B2B, e-commerce, industrial distribution, retail, or large warehouse operations is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

- Proficiency in ERP / WMS / SCM tools and reporting systems

- Ability to travel periodically to warehouse locations within the assigned region

Certifications (Preferred): APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent Supply Chain certifications