Manager - Supply Chain

Description:

- Responsibilities

- End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership: Oversee all aspects of supply chain operations in India, including demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics (imports & exports), ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.

- Regional S&OP Process Ownership: Lead and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across India, Middle East, and Africa, driving alignment between commercial, supply, and finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and balanced supply-demand planning.

- Operational Excellence & Resilience: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain agility, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity across diverse and dynamic markets.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with commercial, finance, manufacturing, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain strategies that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

- Talent Development & Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team by fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning, while mentoring and developing future leaders.

- Performance Monitoring & Strategic Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

- Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly preferred, especially with a focus on Operations, Logistics, or Strategy.

- Professional Experience: Min 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain operations including planning, warehousing, logistics, procurement, and S&OP.

- Exposure to fast-paced, complex industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or consumer goods. Bachelor in supply chain management, or MBA supply chain or related fields. APICS/CPIM Certified (Complete preferred).

- Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment using automated demand and supply planning process. Total experience in a fast-paced industry like FMCG/Foods.

Required Skills:

- Strategic Acumen: Ability to align supply chain strategies with broader business goals across India and the IMEA region, ensuring responsiveness to market dynamics and customer needs.

- Advanced Planning & S&OP Expertise: Deep knowledge of integrated business planning, demand forecasting, and supply-demand balancing, with experience leading cross-regional S&OP processes.

- Operational Excellence: Proficiency in lean principles, process optimization, and performance management to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and service level improvements.

- Digital & Analytical Capability: Strong command of supply chain systems (e.g., SAP, advanced planning tools), data analytics, and KPI-driven decision-making.

- Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration across functions, and build capabilities for future growth.

- Risk & Resilience Management: Expertise in identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and agility in complex environments.