Head Logistics and Supply Chain Management

AP Management Consultants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Management Consultants is seeking a seasoned SCM leader to head end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations in Chennai. The role emphasizes profitability, vendor development, and SAP Hana-driven process improvements.

You will drive stock availability, coordinate between sales and production, and plan for new SKU launches with marketing to ensure quick, efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to drive cost reductions and improve bottom-line profitability.
• Strong vendor development and supplier relationship skills.
• Hands-on with system implementations and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and logistics operations with focus on profitability.
• Set up logistics and distribution systems and warehouse layouts.
• Bridge sales, production, and inventory planning for optimal stock.
• Develop long-term logistics strategy aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate SKU launches with marketing for fast execution.

Skills

Vendor development

System implementation

Inventory management

Cost control

Central planning

People management

Tools

SAP Hana

Job description

Role & responsibilities

in spearheading Supply Chain & Logistics operations with key focus on bottom line profitability. Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in Vendor Development, System Implementation, Inventory Management, Cost Control, Central Planning, Man Management etc..

Preferred candidate profile

Setting and ensuring stock availability to Service all markets

Bridging the Gap between Sales and production of stocks and ensure a customer satisfaction. Aligning with Sales for Liquidation of Old inventory and initial placement of new Stocks

Planning with Marketing Team for Any new SKU launch for effective and quick execution.

Keen strategist with expertise in managing entire operations with key focus on top bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

Proven expertise in setting up Logistics & Distribution systems, PPC system and warehouse layout designing, should be an expert in SAP Hana

Extensive expertise in developing long-term logistics strategy for key markets based on business model that incorporates supply chain initiatives Excels in determining future logistics organizational structure/support ensuring