Head Supply Chain (PSS08073)

About The Company A top tier Indian manufacturing organization serving domestic and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, engineering excellence and the next phase of growth.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Lead will drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations—spanning sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution—to ensure seamless material availability, cost optimization, and compliance. Operating under a 'build and transform' mandate, the role focuses on supplier localization, working-capital efficiency, digitalization, and team leadership, while partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Sourcing: Lead end-to-end supply chain execution, demand planning, strategic sourcing, and localization to optimize costs and ensure material availability.
• Operations & Logistics: Manage warehousing, distribution, 3PL, and trade logistics while implementing robust risk and business continuity frameworks.
• Systems & Governance: Drive ERP capabilities, process standardization, compliance, and value engineering to streamline operations and working capital.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain organization focused on accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering (BE) and/or MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• Experience: 15–20 years in end-to-end supply chain leadership within manufacturing, covering strategic sourcing, vendor development, inventory planning, logistics, EXIM, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Leadership & Skills: Proven track record in transformation, strategic thinking, cross-functional stakeholder management, and building high-performing teams.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Tamil.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Strategic Mandate: establish and lead an organization wide supply chain transformation.
• Executive Influence: Partner with senior leadership to drive core business outcomes.
• Core Objectives: Spearhead localization, digitalization, cost optimization, and process modernization.
• Leadership Scope: Hands-on opportunity to shape the function and mentor a high-performing team.