Head Supply Chain (PSS08073)

Personnel Search Services Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Services Group is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive end-to-end strategy and operations in a Chennai-based manufacturing set-up. The role covers sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution to ensure material availability, cost optimization, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have BE and/or MBA in relevant fields with 15–20 years of leadership experience, fluency in English and Tamil, and a proven track record in transformation and

Qualifications

• BE in Engineering and/or MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• 15–20 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Fluent in English and Tamil.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations including sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
• Lead warehousing, distribution, 3PL and trade logistics with risk and business continuity frameworks.
• Champion ERP capabilities, process standardization, compliance and value engineering.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE in Engineering

MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

About The Company

A top tier Indian manufacturing organization serving domestic and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, engineering excellence and the next phase of growth.

About The Company

A top tier Indian manufacturing organization serving domestic and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, engineering excellence and the next phase of growth.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Lead will drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations—spanning sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution—to ensure seamless material availability, cost optimization, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Sourcing: Lead end-to-end supply chain execution, demand planning, strategic sourcing, and localization to optimize costs and ensure material availability.
• Operations & Logistics: Manage warehousing, distribution, 3PL, and trade logistics while implementing robust risk and business continuity frameworks.
• Systems & Governance: Drive ERP capabilities, process standardization, compliance, and value engineering to streamline operations and working capital.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain organization focused on accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (BE) and/or MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• Experience: 15–20 years in end-to-end supply chain leadership within manufacturing, covering strategic sourcing, vendor development, inventory planning, logistics, EXIM, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Leadership & Skills: Proven track record in transformation, strategic thinking, cross-functional stakeholder management, and building high-performing teams.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Tamil.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Strategic Mandate: establish and lead an organization wide supply chain transformation.
• Executive Influence: Partner with senior leadership to drive core business outcomes.
• Core Objectives: Spearhead localization, digitalization, cost optimization, and process modernization.
• Leadership Scope: Hands-on opportunity to shape the function and mentor a high-performing team.