Supply Chain Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead Location: Chennai, India Department: Supply Chain Management About Metayb: Metayb specializes in enabling digital transformation through cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, cloud solutions, and process automation. As a leader in business efficiency and customer experience optimization, Metayb empowers organizations across industries like logistics, manufacturing, retail, and more to unlock growth and drive impactful decisions. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Lead to spearhead operational excellence across our supply chain processes. This role involves end-to-end ownership of supply chain planning, technology adoption, and strategic initiatives to optimize operations while ensuring scalability and resilience. Key Responsibilities: Global Supply Chain Strategy & Planning: • Lead sales and operations planning (S&OP), driving both short-term tactical and long-term strategic planning to ensure the efficiency of supply chain operations across multiple regions. • Develop and optimize demand forecasting, replenishment, and inventory management strategies to enhance inventory turns and reduce days on hand while managing excess, obsolete, and non-moving inventory. • End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization & Consulting: Provide expert consulting in supply chain design and optimization, leveraging advanced tools like to model and optimize networks. Ensure operational excellence in all supply chain activities, from raw material planning and third-party manufacturing (3PM) management to last-mile delivery automation. Technology Integration & Automation: Drive digital supply chain transformation by automating core processes such as drop shipment implementation, 3PL (third-party logistics), courier, and vehicle transport integration. Utilize advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to optimize operational costs and enhance supply chain visibility. Inventory & Cost Optimization: Spearhead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory, improve inventory optimization, and increase operational efficiency. Apply best practices for waste management, including business waste reduction and inventory cost control, ensuring alignment with budgeted OPEX and CAPEX. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with IT, finance, and operations teams to implement and continuously refine supply chain solutions. Provide leadership in transitioning business processes, ensuring smooth supply chain operations and effective communication between teams. Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop and implement KPIs to monitor and improve supply chain performance, focusing on critical metrics like despatch rate, inventory turnover, and operational costs. Lead continuous improvement efforts based on data-driven insights and trend analysis. Vendor & Partner Management: Manage relationships with 3PL partners and ensure efficient cost management across warehouse and logistics operations. Lead vendor negotiations and ensure compliance with contract terms, performance standards, and service level agreements (SLAs). Sustainability & Waste Management: Integrate sustainable practices into supply chain operations, including carbon emissions management, transportation optimization, and packaging waste reduction, in line with industry best practices and Metaybs corporate values. Qualifications: 15 - 18 years of experience in supply chain operations, with a focus on sales & operations planning, demand forecasting, and logistics. Advanced expertise in inventory management, cost optimization, and supply chain modelling. Proven experience in leading supply chain transformation initiatives, including digital automation, drop shipment implementation, and last-mile distribution. Strong track record in managing multi-region operations, with a focus on optimizing supply chains globally. Experience with SAP-APO, Kinaxis RR, and other enterprise supply chain systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement. What we offer: A vibrant workplace that promotes innovation, learning, and collaboration. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements. Opportunities to lead impactful projects and contribute to Metayb’s mission of seamless transformation.