Head Supply Chain

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, and capital goods.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective and quality materials.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.

2. Production Planning & Inventory Management

• Collaborate with Production, PPC (Production Planning & Control), and Quality teams to align supply chain activities within production schedules.
• Have meetings between engineering and production team to review new projects, analyze requirements and align on deliverables.
• Ensure DFM principles are applied to procurement and fabrication decisions for cost effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and minimize excess holding.
• Implement material requirement planning (MRP) and Just-in-Time (JIT) concepts.

3. Supply Chain Optimization

• Implement lean supply chain practices to reduce cost, improve lead times, and enhance efficiency.
• Use ERP systems for real-time data monitoring and decision-making.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.
• Support capacity planning and job work outsourcing decisions.

4. Team Management & Reporting

• Lead and mentor the supply chain and procurement team.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between production, quality and finance.
• Prepare MIS reports on material planning, vendor performance, inventory status, and cost savings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors/Diploma degree in Mechanical.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing setup, with expertise in raw material procurement, job work, fabrication, and sourcing of mechanical and electronic components/parts, including but not limited to gears, motors, and compressors. Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, logistics, and inventory control. Should have an understanding of the secondary process.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities under tight timelines.