Vice President - Operations - Manufacturing Firm

1) Production Planning & Control (PPC)

- Own and drive MPS/MRP-based production planning across SMT, THT, and box-build lines

- Align demand forecasts with capacity and material availability

- Ensure adherence to production schedules and on-time customer deliveries

2) Procurement & Vendor Management

- Lead strategic sourcing of electronic components such as ICs, semiconductors, passives, connectors, and PCB materials

- Manage long-lead and imported components

- Develop alternate vendor base for critical parts

- Drive cost optimization and supplier performance

3) Inventory & Stores Management

- Own inventory strategy across Raw Material (RM), Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG)

- Improve inventory turns while ensuring zero stock-outs

- Ensure material accuracy, traceability, and cycle count discipline

- Reduce obsolete and aging inventory

4) Material Flow & Supply Chain

- Ensure seamless material flow from vendors to shop floor

- Manage inbound logistics, warehousing, and material handling for electronic components

- Strengthen demand planning and forecasting accuracy