Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership:
• Lead supply chain operations across demand & supply planning, production scheduling, procurement, warehousing, imports, exports, and logistics — ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and service excellence.
• Regional S&OP Ownership:
• Drive the S&OP process across India, ME, and Africa by aligning commercial, finance, and supply teams for accurate forecasting and seamless demand-supply balance.
• Operational Excellence & Resilience:
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance agility, risk mitigation, and long-term business continuity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams to execute aligned supply chain strategies that enable growth and customer success.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building:
• Build and lead a high-performing team that embodies accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while developing future supply chain leaders.
• Performance & Reporting:
• Track and analyze key KPIs to identify improvement opportunities, ensure compliance, and provide strategic insights to senior management.

What You’ll Bring

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Operations, Logistics, or Strategy preferred.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in planning, logistics, procurement, warehousing, and S&OP.
• Exposure to FMCG, food, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries.
• APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP or advanced planning systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic acumen to align supply chain objectives with business goals.
• Deep expertise in S&OP, demand forecasting, and supply planning.
• Proven ability to lead in matrixed, cross-regional environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and engage across diverse teams and geographies.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving change, innovation, and talent development.