Manager - SCM

Job Name:

Department

Procurement Supplier Management

• Lead and manage the complete

  Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

  cycle, ensuring procurement activities are executed as per defined organizational targets and within compliance frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with suppliers; monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent adherence to quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.

Inventory Operations Management

• Design and implement inventory control strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and avoid stockouts or overstock scenarios.
• Oversee critical inventory parameters such as:

• OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery

• Expiry and shelf-life management

• Obsolescence control and slow-moving inventory analysis

• Work within an

  MRP-driven (Material Requirements Planning)

  environment, leveraging SAP S/4HANA for procurement planning, and inventory tracking.

Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 buyers, ensuring high performance, skill development, and adherence to best practices in procurement and inventory operations.
• Work closely with stakeholders from

  Sourcing, Production, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering

  functions to drive alignment, efficiency, and responsiveness across the supply chain.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives including

  New Product Introductions (NPI)

  and

  Change Management

  , ensuring timely material availability and procurement readiness.

Analytics, Reporting Cost Optimization

• Analyze procurement and inventory KPIs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, reducing lead times, and optimizing working capital.
• Prepare and present periodic

  Management Information Systems (MIS)

  reports for senior leadership reviews, highlighting performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans.

Qualifications Experience:

• Education:

• • Bachelor s degree in engineering / MBA

• Experience:

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in

  SCM

• Demonstrated experience working with

  SAP S/4HANA

  and hands-on exposure to procurement in an

  MRP-controlled environment

  .

• Skills Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in managing mid-sized teams.
• Proficient in

  Microsoft Office tools

  (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis and reporting.
• High proficiency in supply chain metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.