Manager- ISC PMO, NPI & Bid Support

Orange Business; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Global opportunities

Professional development

Career growth

Well-being programs

Referral program

Job summary

Orange Business in India—Maharashtra is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader to drive a team of 7 experts focused on new product incubation, BID support, process simplification, and tool transformation. You will partner with Product Management, Sourcing, Finance and Operations to ensure end-to-end readiness and successful delivery of key initiatives.

The role emphasizes global collaboration, cross-functional governance, and delivering sustainable supply chain solutions for new and existing

Qualifications

• 5+ years supply chain experience.
• Experience in working in multicultural, international virtual teams.
• Knowledge of operational excellence concepts and tools like lean, six sigma, modelling and simulation will be appreciated.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Commercial acumen – ensure viability and profitability of supply chain processes.
• Leadership and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 7 Supply Chain Process Experts with accountability for their projects and deliverables.
• Prioritise the project portfolio and allocate project managers/process experts based on complexity and priorities.
• Set objectives, timelines and accountability for projects and monitor progress and risks.
• Provide coaching and guidance on project execution, stakeholder management and supply chain solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and development of capabilities within the team to enhance delivery.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Sourcing, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end readiness and smooth handover to Operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Join us at Orange Business!

We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.

Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About The Role

Role Purpose

Lead a team of 7 Supply Chain Process Experts responsible for driving New Product Incubation, Customer Non-Standard BID support, Process Simplification, Process Documentation and Supply Chain Tool Transformation. The role acts as a key Supply Chain interface across Product Management, Sourcing, Service Implementation, SLMs, Finance and other stakeholders to assess business requirements, develop effective end-to-end supply chain solutions and ensure operational readiness for new and existing products. The role is responsible for prioritising and allocating projects across the team, ensuring successful delivery of key initiatives, developing team capabilities and providing regular visibility of performance and progress to Supply Chain leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Project Portfolio Management

• Lead and manage a team of 7 Supply Chain Process Experts with accountability for their respective projects and deliverables.
• Assess incoming requirements, prioritise the project portfolio and allocate appropriate project managers/process experts based on complexity, expertise and business priorities.
• Establish clear objectives, timelines, deliverables and accountability for projects managed by the team.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance to team members on project execution, stakeholder management and supply chain solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training and development of capabilities within the team.

2. New Product Incubation

• Lead the Supply Chain assessment and coordination of new product incubation requests.
• Evaluate supply chain impacts and determine the processes, tools, systems and operational capabilities required to support new products.
• Assign and guide the appropriate project manager from the team to drive each incubation initiative.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Sourcing, SIE/SLMs, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end supply chain readiness.
• Identify supply chain gaps, dependencies, risks and constraints and drive appropriate solutions.
• Ensure all required processes, tools and systems are prepared, tested and operational before transition to the Operations team.
• Facilitate smooth handover of newly incubated products into sustainable operations.

3. Customer Non-Standard BID & Request Support

• Assess customer non-standard requirements and determine their supply chain implications and feasibility.
• Provide detailed supply chain inputs covering costs, capabilities, lead times, logistics requirements, operational constraints and dependencies.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate supply chain solutions for customised customer requirements.
• Identify potential supply chain risks or constraints during the BID stage and ensure these are clearly communicated to stakeholders.
• Support Sales, Bid and Product teams with accurate and timely supply chain information to enable informed customer proposals and decisions.

4. Supply Chain Information Sharing

• Provide relevant supply chain data, analysis and insights to internal stakeholders and customers, where appropriate.
• Ensure information shared on supply chain capabilities, lead times, costs and constraints is accurate, consistent and transparent.
• Act as a trusted source of supply chain information for business and project stakeholders.
• Support data-driven decision-making by providing clear analysis of supply chain impacts and options.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Establish strong working relationships with Product Managers, Sourcing, SIE/SLMs, Finance, Operations and other relevant functions.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to define and optimise end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Facilitate alignment between business requirements and supply chain capabilities.
• Drive resolution of cross-functional dependencies and ensure decisions are translated into actionable supply chain requirements.
• Represent Supply Chain in relevant product, BID and transformation initiatives.

About You

• 5+ years Supply Chain experience and knowledge on general Supply Chain/Logistics principles
• Batchelors degree in Supply Chain/Business/other technical subject
• Experience in working in multicultural, international virtual teams
• Knowledge of operational excellence concepts and tools, such as value stream mapping, business process redesign, lean, six sigma, modelling and simulation will be appreciated.
• Strong Project Management skills
• Commercial acumen – ensure viability and profitability of supply chain processes
• Leadership and decision-making
• People management skills, to be able to manage and motivate team
• Excellent oral and written English communication and negotiation skills
• You bring open mindedness, ability to handle pressure, leading with courage and empathy, assertiveness and communicate effectively.

What We Offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: Training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only Your Skills Matter

Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neuroatypia, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.