SCM COE Capability Lead

Confidential; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced SCM COE Capability Lead in Kolkata to drive performance through advanced analytics, governance, planning excellence, and digital transformation initiatives. You will enhance supply chain visibility, improve planning maturity, and deliver measurable business impact through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include leading analytics & planning initiatives, governance frameworks, and strategic change programs

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of overall experience in supply chain or analytics roles.
• 5–8 years in SCM planning, analytics, systems or process excellence.
• Hands-on SAP IBP implementation and deployment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and transformations.
• Strong exposure to planning processes and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Analytics & planning: deploy advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Translate data into actionable insights using Power BI and planning systems.
• Lead governance routines and KPI frameworks for planning excellence.
• Drive digital transformation and adoption of new supply chain solutions.
• Coach teams and lead change across the organization.

Skills

Analytics

Power BI

Supply chain planning

Excel advanced

S&OP

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Python

AI/ML in SC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in SCM/Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP ECC/APO

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

SCM COE (Centre of Excellence)

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 10–14 Years

Function: Supply Chain Management / Centre of Excellence (COE)

Position Summary We are looking for an experienced SCM COE Capability Lead to drive supply chain performance through advanced analytics, process governance, planning excellence, and digital transformation initiatives. This role will be responsible for enhancing supply chain visibility, improving planning maturity, and delivering measurable business impact through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. The position will play a critical role in capability building, governance, innovation, and transformation across the supply chain function.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics & Planning Excellence
  • Deploy advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and customer service levels.
  • Translate complex data into actionable business insights using Power BI and supply chain planning systems.
  • Drive data science and analytics initiatives to support supply chain optimization.
  • Develop dashboards and performance reporting frameworks to improve decision-making.
• Process Governance & Excellence
  • Lead supply chain process maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Establish KPI frameworks, governance routines, and performance management systems.
  • Implement business process management methodologies and capability maturity models.
  • Drive standardization and best practices across planning processes.
• Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning and execution strategies.
  • Lead strategic projects related to supply chain transformation and process improvement.
  • Drive organizational change management initiatives and adoption of new ways of working.
  • Facilitate Communities of Practice (COPs) and promote data-driven decision-making culture.
• Capability Building & Team Development
  • Coach and mentor teams in planning, analytics, and process excellence.
  • Design and implement learning and development programs for supply chain professionals.
  • Build organizational capabilities to improve planning effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives across supply chain functions.
  • Support implementation, configuration, and adoption of digital supply chain solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and engage with technology partners to enhance supply chain capabilities.
  • Explore AI/ML-based applications for predictive and scenario-based planning.

Required Experience

• 10–14 years of overall professional experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Analytics, Systems, or Process Excellence roles.
• Hands‑on experience in SAP IBP implementation and deployment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong exposure to planning processes, analytics and supply chain systems.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• MBA preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes including:S&OP / S&OEDemand PlanningSupply PlanningInventory Optimization
• Advanced proficiency in:SAP IBPSAP ECC / APOPower BIAdvanced MS Excel
• Knowledge of:Business Process ManagementCapability Maturity FrameworksAgile Project ManagementDigital Transformation ProgramsExposure to Python and AI/ML applications in Supply Chain is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
• Excellent project management and change leadership capabilities.
• Strong mentoring and people development skills.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.