Deputy General Manager-Supply Chain

Amrit Cement; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrit Cement is seeking a DGM Supply Chain to lead end-to-end outbound logistics from packing plant dispatch to customer delivery. The role emphasizes cost optimization, OTIF excellence, and digital maturity across multi-location operations.

The candidate will design distribution networks, manage fleet and 3PL partnerships, and drive SOP standards while collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing and Finance to fulfil demand.

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations or Logistics is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics roles.
• Experience in cement or industrial bulk logistics preferred.
• Exposure to depot-based distribution and transport operations.
• Exposure to North East logistics preferred.
• Strong exposure to digital supply chain and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end outbound supply chain operations.
• Design and optimize distribution network and lead distances.
• Manage fleet mix, route planning, and transport productivity.
• Implement and govern digital logistics systems (TMS, GPS, MIS).
• Improve OTIF, TAT, and inventory rotation.
• Drive process re-engineering (BPR) and SOP standardization.
• Govern 3PLs, transporters, and logistics vendors.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance for demand fulfillment.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain

Logistics optimization

3PL and transport management

Digital logistics systems

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

SOP design

Education

MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

TMS

GPS

MIS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The DGM Supply Chain will lead end-to-end outbound supply chain operations from packing plant dispatch to customer delivery. This includes managing primary and secondary logistics, depot/warehouse operations, and transport partner management. The role focuses on logistics cost optimization, service level excellence (OTIF), digital maturity, and network efficiency.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• Own end-to-end outbound supply chain operations.
• Design and optimize distribution network and lead distances.
• Manage fleet mix, route planning, and transport productivity.
• Implement and govern digital logistics systems (TMS, GPS, MIS).
• Improve OTIF, TAT, and inventory rotation.
• Drive process re-engineering (BPR) and SOP standardization.
• Govern 3PLs, transporters, and logistics vendors.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance for demand fulfillment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• YoY improvement in OTIF.
• Logistics cost / PTPK reduction.
• Fleet productivity improvement.
• Depot inventory rotation.
• Digital adoption and system usage rates.
• Vendor compliance and service scores.

Competencies

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Expertise in multi-location logistics operations.
• Proficiency in digital logistics platforms and analytics.
• SOP design and process excellence mindset.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional management skills.

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics roles.
• Experience in cement or industrial bulk logistics preferred.
• Exposure to depot-based distribution and transport operations.
• Exposure to North East logistics preferred.
• Strong exposure to digital supply chain and logistics systems.