Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Strategy & Operations
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing Procurement, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, and Customer Fulfilment.
- Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Ensure optimal inventory availability while maintaining efficient working capital utilization.
- Drive operational excellence through process standardization, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Digital Transformation & Technology Enablement
- Lead the adoption of new-age technologies to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Drive implementation and optimization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP platforms, RFID-based inventory tracking, barcode systems, handheld technologies, and automation tools.
- Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards, business intelligence tools, and real-time supply chain analytics.
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-driven forecasting, automation, IoT-enabled warehousing, and digital supply chain solutions to improve productivity and customer service.
- Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure successful deployment, integration, and enhancement of supply chain systems.
Warehouse & Distribution Excellence
- Manage high-volume, technology-enabled warehousing operations with a focus on productivity, accuracy, and service levels.
- Drive best practices in warehouse automation, inventory controls, cycle counting, slotting optimization, and throughput management.
- Ensure operational readiness for future scale through infrastructure, systems, and process enhancements.
- Monitor warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, order fulfillment, turnaround time, and cost per unit.
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Develop strategic sourcing frameworks to optimize procurement costs while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
- Establish robust vendor evaluation, development, and performance management systems.
- Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers to support business objectives and cost optimization initiatives.
Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement programs to reduce supply chain costs and improve service levels.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process redesign, and operational efficiency enhancement.
- Establish robust controls to improve productivity across warehousing, transportation, procurement, and inventory functions.
Desired Experience
- Minimum15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Distribution.
- Proven leadership experience managing large-scale, multi-location supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing technology-driven warehouses and distribution centres.
- Strong exposure to implementation and management of:
