Lead - Operations & Excellence (SCM)

Job Summary:

• Own      the annual supply chain budgeting cycle covering Opex, Capex, and      production metrics, with accountability for achieving financial and      operational targets.
• Lead      cost optimization programs by analyzing cost structures, eliminating      inefficiencies, and ensuring operational scalability.
• Drive      end-to-end process improvement initiatives with measurable impact on      supply chain efficiency and business profitability.

Data-Driven Business Partnering

• Lead      the development of enterprise-grade performance dashboards and analytics      frameworks to enable proactive decision-making.
• Provide      leadership with advanced scenario modeling, trend analysis, and predictive      insights that guide strategic planning.
• Act      as a business partner to senior leadership, ensuring supply chain      strategies align with long-term business objectives.

Synergies & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead      and align all sub-functions within SCM (Manufacturing, Planning, Costing,      Quality, and Logistics) into one cohesive performance-driven unit.
• Build      strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and      Operations to ensure supply chain strategies directly support enterprise      growth.
• Partner      with CXOs and senior leaders to influence key decisions with actionable      insights and strategic recommendations.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Champion      adoption of advanced SCM technologies, automation, and reporting tools      (Power BI, Oracle, MS Dynamics, SAP) to accelerate decision-making and      build a data-first culture.
• Lead      digital transformation initiatives, embedding innovation and continuous      improvement across the supply chain ecosystem.

Leadership, Reporting & Factory Optimization

• Deliver      high-impact business reviews, executive reports, and board-level      presentations.
• Drive      regular plant and factory assessments to optimize performance, ensuring      alignment with global benchmarks and efficiency targets.

Education:

• Bachelors      degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.      MBA or advanced certifications in supply chain, analytics, or digital      tools strongly preferred.

Experience & Expertise:

• 7-10 years      of progressive experience in supply chain management, financial planning,      and operational optimization in a manufacturing or operations-heavy      environment.
• Demonstrated      success in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior      leadership.
• Proven      track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency,      process optimization, and supply chain transformation.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced      skills in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
• Strong ERP      knowledge (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).

Skills:

• Strategic      and analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into      decisive action.
• Strong      communication and executive presence for engaging senior stakeholders.
• People      leadership, with experience in mentoring, team development, and building      collaborative ecosystems.