Your Role

• SCM head will be responsible for end to end supply chain manangement, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, production, planning, inventory management, logistics and customer order fullfillment. The role involves optimizing supply chain process to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve on time delivery performance while maintaining strong supplier and customer relationships.
• Ensure acc A key responsibility of this role includes annual logistics cost budgeting, ensuring cost - effective transportation, warehousing and distribution strategies and distribution strategies while maintaining service levels and meeting business financial targets.
• Ensure acc Demand planning and forecasting.
• Work closely with sales and customer teams to forecast demand and align supply chain planning accordingly.
• Ensure accurate compilation of customer orders (indents) and develop a robust master production schedule (MPS).
• Coordinate with OEM customers for demand fluctuations and forecast alignment.
• Procurement & Supplier Management
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure just-in-time (JIT) procurement while mitigating supply risks.
• Production Planning & Inventory Management
• Ensure optimal inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to balance production efficiency and working capital.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and Kanban systems to minimize waste and improve flow.
• Drive S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to align production plans with demand.
• Logistics, Distribution & Cost Management
• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual logistics cost budget, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining service quality.
• Analyze and control freight, warehousing, and distribution costs to meet budgetary targets.
• Optimize freight spending through strategic negotiations, route planning, and load consolidation.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of materials and finished products.
• KPI: customer delivery performance monitoring, on time delivery assurance.
• Customer logistic score monitoring.
• Oversee third-party logistics (3PL) providers and drive logistics cost reductions.
• Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives in the supply chain through process improvements, negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
• Implement and monitor KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory turnover, and supplier performance.
• Leverage digital tools such as ERP, SAP, and advanced analytics to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability practices.
• Mitigate risks in the supply chain by developing contingency plans for disruptions (e.g., supplier failures, logistics delays).
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team to drive performance excellence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between production, quality, finance, and sales teams.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external customers/suppliers for seamless supply chain execution.

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, preferably in the automotive tier-1 supplier industry.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/SAP systems, lean manufacturing, and JIT principles.
• Proven experience in annual logistics cost budgeting, cost control, and freight optimization.
• Leadership experience necessary.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation, logistics optimization, and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience in handling OEM customers and managing global supply chains is an advantage. ERP knowledge.
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) – Meeting customer demand on schedule.
• Inventory Turnover Ratio – Optimizing stock levels without overstocking.
• Annual Logistics Cost vs. Budget – Ensuring logistics costs are controlled within the defined budget.
• Freight Cost Reduction – Minimizing transportation costs through strategic planning.
• Supplier Performance Metrics – Ensuring quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
• Cost Savings Achieved – Reduction in procurement and operational expenses.

What we offer

• Exciting tasks, scope for creativity and an open management culture.
• An attractive salary package with additional benefits.
• Career development opportunities.