General Manager - Supply Chain Management

Role & Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies including credit terms, supplier selection, sourcing council adherence, and vendor rationalization.
  
• Drive working capital improvement through long-term agreements and optimized buying patterns.
  
• Identify and leverage global sourcing opportunities to reduce purchasing and sourcing costs.
  
• Negotiate new contracts and interpret existing agreements with strong legal understanding.
  
• Establish supplier reward and development programs.
  

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

• Design, propose, and implement logistics and supply chain strategies, guidelines, and procedures.
  
• Ensure DOH (Days on Hand) targets are achieved as per defined objectives.
  
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
  
• Ensure seamless integration of sales forecasts, purchasing, production planning, traffic, and warehousing.
  
• Rationalize transporters and ensure effective logistics data and system control.
  
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of hazardous raw materials in line with safety standards.
  

Financial & Operational Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and cost control in line with HQ guidelines and organizational objectives.
  
• Deliver cost savings through innovative initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
  
• Ensure accuracy in inventory management and control obsolescence of parts.
  
• Establish STE function aligned with global standards.
  

People & Stakeholder Management

• Establish purchasing budgets, policies, systems, and procedures across the organization.
  
• Manage, motivate, and develop team members through performance reviews, KRAs, and capability building.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support business growth.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure supply chain and logistics processes comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
  
• Support OT initiatives and ensure interdepartmental coordination.
  

Authority

• Take decisions related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Discipline as per company policies.
  
• Approve leaves, KRAs, objectives, and performance reviews of direct reportees.
  
• Decide on internal employee transfers, rewards, and recognition.
  
• Act as an Operations Team Member when required.
  

Accountability

• Strategic sourcing and supplier development
  
• Inbound & outbound logistics and warehouse management
  
• Inventory accuracy and procurement effectiveness
  
• Timely material availability for operations
  
• Cross-functional coordination and operational excellence initiatives
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management
  
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization
  
• Contract Negotiation & Legal Understanding
  
• Inventory & Commodity Management
  
• Safety, Compliance & Hazardous Material Handling
  
• ERP / Data & System Management