12 - 16 years

7 - 11 Lacs

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Job Description

A senior supply chain manager job description includes strategic planning, overseeing end-to-end operations (like procurement, logistics, and warehousing), optimizing processes for efficiency, and managing budgets. Key responsibilities involve negotiating with vendors, managing inventory, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with other departments to meet goals for cost, quality, and timely delivery.
Core responsibilities
  • Strategic development:

    Develop and implement supply chain strategies and policies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Operational oversight:

    Manage and optimize daily operations, including procurement, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
  • Vendor and supplier management:

    Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier capacity and delivery.
  • Inventory and demand planning:

    Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock, and forecast demand.
  • Cost management:

    Prepare and manage the supply chain budget, track cost savings, and identify opportunities to drive down costs.
  • Performance and analytics:

    Generate and analyze reports on key performance metrics and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaboration and communication:

    Work with internal departments (like sales, marketing, and finance) and external partners to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
  • Risk and compliance:

    Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and quality standards.
Required skills and qualifications
  • Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with supply chain software, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A strong understanding of financial statements, such as the PL, is often necessary to connect supply chain costs to company profitability.

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