Supply Chain Project Manager

SKF Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in Pune is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to lead data-driven transformation across planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. You will guide cross-functional teams, deliver strategic initiatives, and drive improvements in service levels, working capital, and productivity.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, strong ERP experience, and the ability to articulate insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Planning or Project Management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Experience managing ERP and digital transformation projects is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence decisions through insights—not just information.
• A collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Insight Leadership & Strategic Influence.
• Lead projects that identify performance trends, uncover root causes, and support supply, demand, inventory planning decisions, logistics & warehousing efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to cross-functional stakeholders incl. Planning, Manufacturing, logistics, & warehousing, transportation embedding insights into all levels of decision-making.
• Shape and communicate our Supply Chain performance narrative—translating complex data into compelling insights for senior leadership.
• Lead data-driven projects focused on automation, analytics, visibility, and reporting improvements.
• People Leadership & Capability Building.
• Coach and mentor teams across the Supply Chain function to build confidence in data interpretation, dashboard usage, and performance storytelling.
• Elevate the analytical maturity of Operations teams—fostering a mindset of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support the development of training, tools, and resources that embed problem solving, analytics into daily operational workflows.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies & build capability in teams on these methodologies to build a Continuous Learning organization.
• Project Management.
• Drive seamless project execution through effective stakeholder engagement, governance, and issue resolution. Plan, coordinate, and lead project and steering committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda tracking, documentation management, meeting minutes, action tracking, and overall project status monitoring.
• Co‑create strategies and initiatives in collaboration with cross‑functional teams (Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service) to transform operations & drive growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, providing proactive, regular, and appropriate status communication to stakeholders.
• Establish and continuously enhance efficient project coordination services, expanding service demand and portfolio through close collaboration with global teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and maintaining operational metrics, identifying process inefficiencies, and contributing to the evolution of standards, templates, and best practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall impact.
• Utilize project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI) to maintain visibility, enable data‑driven decision‑making, and support portfolio governance.
• Manage, lead, and coach team member(s), supporting capability development, performance, and engagement.
• Transformation & Enablement.
• Drive supply chain optimization initiatives across planning, warehousing, transportation, and customer fulfilment.
• Identify opportunities to improve Service level, Working Capital, Cost & Productivity across E2E Supply Chain operations.
• Support supply chain network design and optimization projects.
• Coordinate activities among Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Customer Service and IT teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision-making across global and regional teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Education

Degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP or Prince2 Certification

APICS CPIM/CSCP (or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms. About the organization: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Title: Supply Chain Project Manager

Reports to: Supply Chain Head- Operations India-Southeast Asia

Role Type: Team Management

Job Location: Pune

Our Ambition

We’re on our way in building a world-class Supply Chain organization that will be a competitive advantage for SKF across ISEAM region.

We're creating a connected, empowered Supply Chain where insights drive action, and everyone has the tools to make smarter, faster decisions.

Role Purpose

As the Supply Chain Project Manager for our ISEAM Supply Chain team, you will serve as the transformation engine of our Supply Chain organization. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that combines strategic leadership with technical depth. You will transform raw data into business-critical insights, drive projects from ideation to execution, and empower teams to drive operations with clarity, confidence, and precision.

This is not a back-office position—you’ll be at the heart of our ISEAM Supply Chain ecosystem, influencing decisions, coaching teams, and shaping the culture. You'll be a trusted voice in executive forums, a mentor to teams, and a key driver of our data-driven transformation.

Your leadership will elevate the analytical & technical capabilities of our Supply Chain —from tactical problem-solving to strategic foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Insight Leadership & Strategic Influence
• Lead projects that identify performance trends, uncover root causes, and support supply, demand, inventory planning decisions, logistics & warehousing efficiency improvement initiatives
• Serve as a trusted business partner to cross-functional stakeholders incl. Planning, Manufacturing, logistics, & warehousing, transportation embedding insights into all levels of decision-making.
• Shape and communicate our Supply Chain performance narrative—translating complex data into compelling insights for senior leadership.
• Lead data-driven projects focused on automation, analytics, visibility, and reporting improvements.
• People Leadership & Capability Building
• Coach and mentor teams across the Supply Chain function to build confidence in data interpretation, dashboard usage, and performance storytelling.
• Elevate the analytical maturity of Operations teams—fostering a mindset of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support the development of training, tools, and resources that embed problem solving, analytics into daily operational workflows.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies & build capability in teams on these methodologies to build a Continuous Learning organization.
• Project Management
• Drive seamless project execution through effective stakeholder engagement, governance, and issue resolution. Plan, coordinate, and lead project and steering committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda tracking, documentation management, meeting minutes, action tracking, and overall project status monitoring.
• Co‑create strategies and initiatives in collaboration with cross‑functional teams (Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service) to transform operations & drive growth.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, providing proactive, regular, and appropriate status communication to stakeholders.
• Establish and continuously enhance efficient project coordination services, expanding service demand and portfolio through close collaboration with global teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and maintaining operational metrics, identifying process inefficiencies, and contributing to the evolution of standards, templates, and best practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall impact.
• Utilize project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI) to maintain visibility, enable data‑driven decision‑making, and support portfolio governance.
• Manage, lead, and coach team member(s), supporting capability development, performance, and engagement. .
• Transformation & Enablement
• Drive supply chain optimization initiatives across planning, warehousing, transportation, and customer fulfilment.
• Identify opportunities to improve Service level, Working Capital, Cost & Productivity across E2E Supply Chain operations.
• Support supply chain network design and optimization projects.
• Coordinate activities among Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Customer Service and IT teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and decision-making across global and regional teams.

What You'll Bring

• 7-12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Planning or Project Management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Experience managing ERP and digital transformation projects is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence decisions through insights—not just information.
• A collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset.

Technical & Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is mandatory.
• PMP or Prince 2 Certification will be preferred.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in data tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python, or R.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advance AI / ML modelling will be an added advantage

If you are passionate about transformation and leading with impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Supply Chain!!

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.