The Head – Supply Chain Excellence & Transformation will lead the strategic transformation of supply chain operations across procurement, logistics, warehousing, planning, and contracts. The role focuses on institutionalizing best-in-class systems, analytics, and operational frameworks to enhance efficiency, agility, cost optimization, and resilience in alignment with the organization’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Transformation & Process Excellence:
Develop and execute the Supply Chain Excellence roadmap aligned with business and operational strategy.
Lead continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.
Standardize policies and workflows across procurement, logistics, and inventory for scalability and integration.
Drive benchmarking and global best practice adoption to elevate performance and governance standards.

Supply Chain Analytics & Performance Management:
Define, track, and review key supply chain KPIs (COGS, OTIF, Lead Time, Supplier Performance, Inventory Turns).
Build analytics frameworks using Power BI, Excel, and ERP dashboards to drive data-led decision-making.
Conduct periodic supply chain reviews across business units and implement targeted improvement initiatives.

Digital Transformation & Systems Integration:
Lead the digitalization and automation of supply chain processes through ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion, JDE).
Partner with IT and analytics teams to implement AI, RPA, and predictive tools for proactive risk management.
Enhance visibility and collaboration across the value chain through system integration and process harmonization.

Planning & Optimization:
Oversee integration of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Demand Forecasting, and Inventory Optimization.
Drive synchronization between procurement, production, and logistics to improve service levels and working capital efficiency.
Enable agile planning frameworks to respond to market and supply disruptions effectively.
Capability Building & Governance
Build and lead a high-performing SCM Excellence team to drive innovation and operational discipline.
Conduct governance reviews, measure initiative outcomes, and ensure benefit realization across functions.
Design and execute training and capability enhancement programs across supply chain teams.

Key Skills & Competencies :
Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement
Data Analytics & KPI Framework Design
ERP & Digital SCM Platforms (SAP-HANA, Oracle Fusion, JDE)
Strategic Planning & Process Design
Vendor Performance & Risk Management
Change Management & Cross-Functional Leadership