Head - Supply Chain Market Operations, HCB India

As a dynamic and experienced professional, you will lead the Supply Chain Market Operations function, driving supply chain excellence through strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and operational execution. You will oversee end-to-end market operations, including demand planning, logistics, customer service, and inventory management. Additionally, you will play a crucial role as the Leader & Orchestrator of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment, service excellence, and cost efficiencies with commercial and supply teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in current supply chain processes. - Design, equip, and realign the SC organization to meet future business needs across all aspects - People, Process, Technology infra, Digitalization, Scale, and Complexity. - Lead the S&OP process to drive consensus between sales, marketing, and supply chain functions. - Oversee implementation of action plans, track KPIs, and evaluate process improvements, cost-saving efforts, and compliance initiatives. - Analyze and monitor various aspects including customer service performance, 3PL operations, digitalization projects, inventory health, transportation costs, and warehousing efficiency to identify optimization opportunities. - Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. - Implement and maintain best-in-class operational strategies in alignment with Henkel's global supply chain standards and business goals. **Qualifications Required:** - Minimum 18 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management within the FMCG or Personal Care sectors in India. - Experience in managing SC Operations exceeding 1000 crores turnover in India landscape. - Educational background in Engineering and an MBA, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, make sound decisions, and implement innovative solutions. - Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. - Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing large, cross-generational teams. - Proficiency in ERP systems, EDI, SAP WM, SAP APO DP, supply chain analytics, and performance measurement tools. Henkel offers diverse national and international growth opportunities, globally standardized wellbeing programs, gender-neutral parental leave, an Employee Share Plan, best-in-class Group Medical Insurance, competitive accident and term life policies, and a progressive OPD policy. At Henkel, diversity is celebrated, and uniqueness is embraced. Join the team to bring your individuality and be a part of a diverse group of individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and mindsets.,