Head Supply Chain

SV Management Consultants; Pithampur; In loco; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Tempo pieno

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SV Management Consultants in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, invites a seasoned Supply Chain Head to lead end-to-end operations—from planning and procurement to logistics and delivery of finished goods to customers. You will align supply chain activities with production schedules and customer requirements, driving efficiency and cost control.

The role requires strong leadership, SAP/ERP/MRP proficiency, and a track record of optimizing inventory, OTIF, and supplier performance.

Competenze

• Experience in end-to-end SCM planning
• Strong coordination across functions (Production, Purchase, Stores, Sales, Finance, Logistics)
• Ability to manage material requirements and supply plans
• Proven track record in inventory optimization and cost control
• Leadership experience managing SCM teams and driving improvements

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning aligned with production and business needs.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Stores, Sales, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Prepare material requirements and supply plans based on production schedules and customer orders.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical raw materials and consumables.
• Coordinate with Purchase for timely procurement and monitor supplier performance.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, finished goods inventory and optimize stock levels.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability as per requirements.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics and ensure on-time dispatch of finished goods.
• Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turnover, stock ageing and supplier performance.
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain, Stores and Logistics teams.

Conoscenze

Supply chain planning

Vendor management

Inventory management

Logistics management

SAP/ERP/MRP

Team leadership

MS Excel

Strumenti

SAP/ERP/MRP

MS Excel

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Position: Supply Chain Head

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete supply chain function, ensuring uninterrupted availability of raw materials, effective inventory control, timely production support, efficient logistics, and on-time delivery of finished goods to customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Planning

• Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies in line with production and business requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Stores, Sales, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Prepare material requirement and supply plans based on production schedules and customer orders.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical raw materials and consumables.

2. Purchase & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with the Purchase team for timely procurement of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality and commercial commitments.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier network.
• Follow up on pending purchase orders and critical materials.

3. Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material, WIP, finished goods and consumable inventory.
• Maintain optimum stock levels and minimize excess, shortage and obsolete inventory.
• Establish and monitor minimum/maximum and reorder levels.
• Conduct regular stock reviews and coordinate physical stock verification.

4. Production Coordination

• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability as per production requirements.
• Identify potential material shortages and take preventive action.
• Monitor material flow from stores to production and from production to finished-goods stores.

5. Logistics & Dispatch

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Ensure timely dispatch of finished goods as per customer requirements.
• Coordinate with transporters and logistics partners.
• Monitor freight costs, vehicle availability and delivery status.
• Ensure proper documentation for domestic and export shipments, wherever applicable.

6. Cost Control

• Identify opportunities for reduction in procurement, inventory, transportation and logistics costs.
• Monitor freight and other supply-chain-related expenses.
• Improve material utilization and reduce avoidable inventory carrying costs.

7. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare regular supply-chain MIS reports for management.
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory turnover, stock ageing, OTIF delivery, supplier performance, purchase lead time and logistics cost.
• Provide management with timely information regarding critical shortages, delays and risks.

8. Team Management

• Lead, guide and develop the Supply Chain, Stores, Logistics and related teams.
• Define responsibilities and performance targets for team members.
• Ensure proper coordination between departments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time material availability
• On-time customer delivery / OTIF
• Inventory turnover
• Inventory ageing
• Stock-out incidents
• Supplier delivery performance
• Purchase lead time
• Logistics cost
• Freight cost per shipment
• Excess/obsolete inventory reduction

Skills

• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Vendor and transporter management.
• Inventory management.
• Negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and SAP/ERP/MRP knowledge.
• Leadership and team-management capability.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.