Supply Chain Lead

Description:

Supply Chain Lead will develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with overall business and operational goals, with a strong focus on cost efficiency, delivery performance, quality compliance, and supply continuity. The role will lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and long-term supplier partnerships while proactively identifying and mitigating supply risks related to capacity, quality, geopolitical factors, and logistics constraints.

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and program management to support production planning, new product introductions, volume ramp-ups, and change management activities. The Supply Chain Lead will ensure effective demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and capacity planning to minimize excess inventory while preventing shortages or line stoppages.

Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations: sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory

- Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives

- Manage supplier selection, negotiation, performance, and risk mitigation

- Ensure material availability to meet production and project timelines

- Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve supply chain efficiency

- Oversee demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory optimization

- Manage logistics, warehousing, and transportation operations

- Monitor and improve supplier quality, delivery, and compliance metrics

- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and program teams

Required Skills:

- Supply Chain & Operations

- Strong experience in supply chain management and procurement

- Expertise in supplier management, contracts, and negotiations

- Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and demand planning

Experience: 8-15 years (Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Automotive or Industrial preferred)

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field