Manager - Supply Chain Management - Manufacturing/Engineering

Industry Preference: Candidates from Manufacturing/Engineering with MTO kind of background only.

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing strategic direction, operational leadership, and functional excellence across all areas of the Supply Chain - including Order Management (Connect with Customer), Purchase Planning & Controls, Production Planning & Control, Stores & Warehouse management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Functional Leadership

- Lead and guide individual functional heads to ensure effective performance across all SCM verticals.

- Support driving the SIOP meetings for improvement in Sales and Operational planning around Customer service. Inventory Management and adherence to commitments against plans

- Monitor and control SCM KPIs and drive cross-functional alignment between SCM, Production, Procurement, Sales, and Finance.

2. Demand & Supply Planning

- Translate demand plans into supply and production plans ensuring capacity and material readiness.

- Optimize inventory levels to maintain balance between customer service and working capital.

3. Order Management & Supply Assurance

- Oversee end-to-end order processing and delivery performance.

- Ensure high levels of OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

- Manage order prioritization during supply constraints to meet critical requirements.

4. Production Planning & Coordination

- Drive short-term and long-term production planning in coordination with manufacturing teams.

- Ensure alignment of material availability with production schedules.

- Monitor adherence to production plans and adjust based on demand fluctuations.

- Ensure optimal utilization of plant capacity and resources.

5. Warehouse, Stores

- Oversee efficient warehouse operations ensuring accuracy, safety, and productivity.

- Implement best practices for storage, material handling, and layout optimization.

- Manage inbound and outbound logistics for cost-effective and timely transportation.

6. Compliance, Audit & Continuous Improvement

- Ensure adherence to SCM-level compliance, statutory norms, and internal control procedures.

- Support audit readiness across all SCM sub-functions.

- Implement digital tools for better visibility, analytics, and decision-making.

Qualification & Experience:

- Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering.

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

- 12-16 years of experience in managing end-to-end SCM functions.