General Manager

Snowcem Paints; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowcem Paints Pvt Ltd in Mumbai seeks an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end operations for our decorative paints business. You will drive demand forecasting, procurement, production planning, inventory optimization, and logistics to ensure product availability and growth.

The role requires deep knowledge of the paints and chemical industries, seasonality, dealer networks, and supply chain dynamics, with close coordination across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of end-to-end supply chain in paints or chemicals.
• Deep knowledge of demand forecasting, procurement, and production planning.
• Experience managing multi-location depots and pan-India distribution.
• Strong SAP ERP, Excel, MIS, and data analytics capability.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
• Coordination with Sales head for Demand forecasting
• Procurement & Vendor management, vendor development and Identification of new vendor
• Production Planning & Manufacturing Coordination
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
• Distribution network and Procurement
• ERP, SAP & Supply Chain Analytics

Skills

Demand forecasting

Demand planning

Procurement

Production planning

Inventory optimization

Logistics

Distribution network management

Supply chain analytics

SAP ERP

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

MIS

Data analytics

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for our Decorative Paints business. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in demand forecasting, demand planning), procurement, production planning, inventory optimization, logistics, distribution network management, and supply chain cost optimization.

The candidate must have a thorough understanding of the decorative paints and chemical industries, market demand patterns, seasonal fluctuations, dealer and distributor networks, product availability, and supply chain dynamics. The role requires close coordination with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product availability, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
• Co-ordination with Sales head for Demand forecasting
• Procurement & Vendor management, vendor development and Identification of new vendor
• Production Planning & Manufacturing Coordination
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
• Distribution network and Procurement
• ERP, SAP & Supply Chain Analytics

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the decorative paints / chemical manufacturing industry.
• Expertise in demand forecasting, demand planning.
• Strong market intelligence and understanding of dealer/distributor demand.
• End-to-end supply chain and distribution network management.
• Procurement, vendor development, and strategic sourcing.
• Inventory optimization warehouse management
• Logistics, freight optimization, and warehousing.
• Production planning and capacity coordination.
• SAP ERP, advanced Excel, MIS, and data analytics.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 1015 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, preferably including leadership of multiple supply chain functions.
• Significant experience in decorative paints, industrial coatings, specialty chemicals, or chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in managing multi-location depots, warehousing, and pan-India distribution networks.
• Strong exposure to demand planning and supply chain alignment with Sales and Marketing.
• Experience in handling a large SKU portfolio, seasonal demand fluctuations, and inventory optimization.
• Proven ability to reduce logistics costs and improve service levels.
• Candidates from leading paint and chemical manufacturing organizations will be preferred.