Head Supply Chain

As a Supply Chain Manager, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy in alignment with production and business goals. You will drive strategic initiatives such as localization, cost optimization, digital transformation, and supplier risk mitigation. Additionally, you will lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and planning. Your role will involve overseeing the procurement of raw materials, components, and services with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery. You will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing and vendor evaluation processes, including audits, contracts, and performance management. Collaborating with production and sales teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans will also be a crucial aspect of your job. Monitoring and controlling inventory levels to ensure optimal working capital utilization will be part of your daily tasks. Managing inbound and outbound logistics, including freight, customs clearance, and third-party logistics partners, will also fall under your purview. You will monitor fleet operations, transportation contracts, and routing efficiency to streamline processes. Identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies, such as alternate sourcing and buffer stocks, will be essential to ensure smooth operations. Compliance with industry regulations, environmental, health, and safety standards, customs, and trade policies will also be a key focus area for you. Moreover, you will lead the digital transformation of the supply chain by leveraging ERP systems, supply chain management tools, data analytics, and automation. Driving continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen will help enhance operational efficiency. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent, with an MBA being preferred. A minimum of 12 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in the automotive industry, is required. Strong knowledge of automotive procurement, logistics, vendor development, and production systems is essential. Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems and supply chain analytics is a definite advantage. Your leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills should be excellent to succeed in this role.,