Supply Chain Manager

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Purpose of the Job

• Lead and integrate the end-to-end Supply Chain function across two business units in Pune, India, driving operational excellence, cost competitiveness, service reliability, and compliance.
• Own the complete value chain from demand planning to procurement, production planning, logistics, warehousing & trade compliance, aligned with Armacell’s global standards and WAM (World Class Manufacturing) framework.

Key Dimensions

• OTIF Delivery Performance
• Inventory Turns / DOI
• Forecast Accuracy
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Logistics Cost as % of Sales
• Warehouse Efficiency & Accuracy
• Supplier Performance Metrics
• Working Capital Improvement
• Zero Production Line Stoppages

Description of main tasks

The Incumbent is responsible for the following tasks

1.) End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead integrated supply chain operations across two manufacturing units
• Drive alignment between Demand, Supply, Production, and Customer Service
• Build a responsive and cost-efficient supply chain supporting business growth
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and Global teams

2.) S&OP and Demand Planning

• Own and drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Improve forecast accuracy and demand visibility
• Ensure optimal balance between service levels (OTIF) and inventory levels
• Translate demand plans into actionable supply and production plans

3.) Production Planning & Inventory Management

• Lead production planning for capacity optimization and service reliability
• Ensure zero line stoppage due to material shortages
• Drive inventory optimization (RM, WIP, FG) while maintaining service targets
• Establish strong governance on inventory accuracy (System vs. Physical), controls and quality (Minimization of Slow-Moving & Obsolete Inventory (%), Reduction / Elimination of Excess Inventory Value, SKU Rationalization & Optimization, Safety Stock Effectiveness)

4.) Vendor Development & Performance Management

• Establish supplier evaluation and development frameworks
• Drive supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation
• Lead supplier audits, risk mitigation, and long-term partnerships

5.) Procurement of Materials & Services and Strategic Sourcing

• Lead & direct procurement of raw materials, packaging, indirects, and services
• Develop a new vendor /product to support the product development team to get product outsourced from supplier or manufacture inhouse
• Develop sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings and supply continuity
• Drive purchase price variance (PPV), cost optimization, and contract negotiations
• Build and manage a robust, competitive supplier base

6.) Logistics & Warehouse Management

• Lead inbound and outbound logistics across both units
• Ensuring the health, safety & wellbeing of the employees with zero incidents throughout the logistics and warehouse operations
• Drive optimization of freight cost, warehouse efficiency, and network design
• Drive high performance on: OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery, Vehicle turnaround time, Warehouse productivity & safety
• Drive digitalization and process improvements in logistics operations

7.) Regulatory / Trade Compliance

• Drive full compliance with import/export regulations, customs, and statutory requirements
• Mitigate compliance risks and ensure zero non-compliance incidents

8.) WAM Supply Chain Pillar

• Lead Supply Chain pillar within WAM framework
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and process excellence initiatives
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize end-to-end cycle time

• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain
• 9.) People Management & Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team across functions
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement & Demonstrate doing business in A.R.M.A. way

Job Specifications

Professional Education

• Engineer / Graduate in any Field
• M.B.A. / Post Graduate in Supply Chain Management (Preferred)

• Professional Experience (how long)?
• 15 - 20 years
• In which areas?
• Supply Chain in manufacturing industry (preferably MNC) - Building Material, Insulation Material, Chemical
• Other skills/knowledge?

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Result Orientation
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Negotiation Skills
• Communications & Interpersonal Skills.
• Problem Solving & Process Orientation
• Project Management,
• Customer Orientation,
• Data-driven decision making
• Hands on experience of operating in SAP HANA & MS- Excel.
• Process excellence (Lean / Six Sigma / WCM), VSM
• Knowledge of trade compliances in SCM of import & export.

Language skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Hindi and Local Language (Preferred, not must)

Comments / Additional requirements

• Person need to have proven track record of holding highest Integrity Levels
• 5–8 years in leadership role managing end-to-end SCM preferably in a MNC (manufacturing)
• Experience handling multi-unit operations
• Ability to create & sustain highly motivated & performance oriented team
• Demonstrable maturity & professionalism.
• The ability to inspire confidence of senior management through timely delivery of information and plan

Time Type

Full time