SCM Head

As the Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Sika India, your primary objective is to establish Sika as a leader in the supply chain domain. Your role entails efficient planning, cost optimization, enhancing customer service experience, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. By leveraging your skills in continuous process improvement and performance development, you will contribute to the national positioning of the company. Your responsibilities will involve developing a supply chain strategy in collaboration with the business stakeholders to analyze current and future needs. You will lead planning, logistics, imports/exports, and outsourced manufacturing teams to ensure the fulfillment of sales orders while adhering to Sika's EHS and compliance standards. Additionally, you will be tasked with analyzing data to identify optimization opportunities in logistics, inventory management, and warehouse operations. Key Performance Indicators for your role will include budget achievements, operational KPIs, project milestones, and audit observations. By setting strategic goals for operational efficiency, implementing SI&OP processes, and leading network optimization projects, you will drive the overall performance and productivity of the supply chain operations in India. Collaboration and interfaces will be crucial aspects of your role, as you will be a key member of the Leadership team, collaborating with business teams and regions, and coordinating with R&D and EHS departments. Your qualifications ideally include a BE in Mechanical/Chemical with 10-15 years of experience in the Construction Chemicals Industry, along with expertise in managing multi-location factories, factory operations, and knowledge of labor laws and statutory requirements. By joining Sika, a specialty chemicals company with a global presence and a strong focus on innovation and quality, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the supply chain operations in India. Your expertise and experience will be the driving force behind the company's strategic goals and operational excellence, ensuring that Sika continues to lead in the development and production of innovative solutions for the building sector and motor vehicle industry.,