SCM Head

Company Description Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.7 billion in 2024. Job Description Title : Head SCM Department : Operations Location : Navi Mumbai Reports To : Operations Director Objectives of position To provide Sika india a leading edge in supply chain – ensuring efficient planning, optimize cost to serve, enhance Customer service experience and ensure that the inventory levels are optimal. Seeking to leverage skills in continuous process improvement and performance development for a nationally positioned company. Scope of position Lead planning , logistics, imports/exports and out sourced manufacturing teams to fulfil sales order commitments Ensure that all elements of supply chain operations are complying to Sika EHS and compliance standards. Duties & Responsibilities Develop supply chain strategy for the country; collaborate with business in order to analyze actual and future needs for goods and services to be provided in order to develop actual or long term strategies together with the main stakeholders in the organization. Develop people and organization to be able to professionally perform through process oriented teams. Analyse data to identify optimisation projects in logistics, inventory management, warehouse locations etc Manage inventory to below 10% of sales, ensure delivery reliability as per agreed targets Responsible for management, performance, development and continuous improvement of supply chain infrastructure to support the specific needs of the country’s supply of goods and services. Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity, report KPI’s to higher management and develop monetary, quality and structural targets to be achieved within a defined period. Implement and drive SI&OP (sales and operational planning) process for India Lead network optimisation projects for Sika India Transform customer service setup to enhance customer centricity Ensures implemented Sika EHS guidelines and standards “Vision Zero” are always met Key Performance Indicators Budget Achievements (logistics costs) Operations KPI’s (Service, Costs, Quality, EHS) Implementation milestones of projects Completion of audit observations on time. Collaboration / interfaces Member of the Leadership team Collaborates with business teams and region Lead regular supply chain meetings Coordinates with R&D and participates in LET meetings where required Coordinates with national and regional EHS Qualifications/Experience BE Mechanical/Chemical with minimum 10-15 years of experience in Construction Chemicals Industry Experience of managing supply chain with multi locational factories Experience in factory operations will be an added advantage Knowledge of different labour laws, statutory requirements relating to Factories Act, experience of managing Unions. Experience of recruiting, developing and nurturing a team of his potentials. Qualifications BE Mechanical/Chemical with minimum 10-15 years of experience in Construction Chemicals Industry Show more Show less