Head - SCM & Logistics

Brief Description of Position:

The Head- Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics strategy and SC operations to maximize the process efficiency and productivity.

He / She plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining good business relationships within Supply Chain Network. This role is responsible to Balance Demand and Supply through effective Material Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Material Purchasing, Sourcing & Logistics to meet on time Delivery of Goods & Services at Economical Cost with best Lead-time as per Internal/External Customer Requirements within Agreed service Levels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates Leadership and creates an inspiring vision of the future.
• Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision.
• Manages delivery of the vision.
• Coaches and builds a team, so that team is more effective at achieving the vision.
• Provide Strategic and Leadership inputs / guidance for Company's business.
• Work closely with regional and global teams/leaders for effective cross collaboration.
• Identify cost drivers within supply chain processes, initiate cost saving measures.
• Drive Continuous improvement projects.
• Improving Logistics Service Levels managing Quality of service and Reduction in Lead time to meet the expectations of Internal and External Stakeholders and Business demand.
• Coordinate with EHS/IT/Finance/Legal/HR and other functions as required to ensure compliance with internal and external rules and regulations related to supply chain operations and processes.
• Identify risks and take preventive/corrective action including communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Clearly understand the Procure to Pay process flow and set up requirements to support manufacture of complex, highly engineered products; Continually Improve Purchasing systems and processes to deliver greater efficiency.
• Perform Spend Analysis, Commodity Analysis, Vendor Capacity Analysis, Supply Risk management collaborating with Internal and External Stakeholders to review overall SC strategy appropriately.
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power and act on with best Strategies.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate Supply risks.
• Managing Supplier & Service Provider Agreements and Contracts: Draft contract, negotiate with internal, external functional leaders, legal teams, and approving authorities to sign off contracts and renew contracts on time.
• Focus on inventory levels in line with fiscal year budget. Ensure to achieve balance between Demand and Supply keeping inventory targets in focus.
• Support management team with all required data analysis and prepare reports for management presentations, in clear and concise communication methods.
• Managing the Supply Base performance with periodic performance Evaluation, Supplier audits, coordinating with Quality department & Suppliers.
• Comply with Rexnord Purchasing Ethics and Code of Conduct.