Supply Chain Manager

Job PurposeTo architect, optimize, and govern the end-to-end supply chain network—from manufacturing plants to distribution depots—ensuring seamless product availability at optimal inventory levels. This role is accountable for establishing robust operational norms, driving continuous process improvement through systemic audits, and spearheading digitization projects to build a future-ready, data-driven supply chain ecosystem for the Mumbai region and pan-India operations.2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Network Planning & Norm ManagementNetwork Architecture: Define, design, and constantly refine the optimal distribution network for all products flowing from manufacturing plants to depots, balancing cost, service levels, and lead times.Norm Standardization: Establish and govern inventory norms (Minimum Stock Levels, Maximum Stock Levels, Reorder Points, and Safety Stock) across all nodes (plants, warehouses, and depots) in alignment with organizational policies.Supply Constraint Management: Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations to dynamically modify the distribution network in response to real-time supply constraints, raw material shortages, or production disruptions.Desirable Inventory Reduction: Continuously review node-wise inventory norms and aging stock; drive necessary interventions to systematically reduce undesirable, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory without compromising service levels.Space Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual and quarterly space planning exercises for warehouses and depots; develop and manage the associated logistics budget, ensuring cost optimization.Sales Loss Analysis: Conduct monthly analysis of sales losses due to stock-outs or network inefficiencies; identify root causes and implement remedial strategies to recover lost revenue.Service Reviews: Own the weekly service review process, monitoring delivery performance against plan and escalating critical bottlenecks for immediate resolution.S&OP Leadership: Actively participate in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, providing critical supply-side inputs, inventory projections, and network capacity assessments to align demand with supply.B. Audit & GovernanceSystem Audits: Design and execute periodic, comprehensive audits of all supply chain systems, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across plants and depots.Gap Identification: Thoroughly assess audit findings to identify systemic gaps, process deviations, and compliance failures within warehousing, logistics, and inventory management.Continuous Improvement (CI): Drive a rigorous continuous improvement agenda based on audit outcomes. Prioritize corrective actions and track them to closure via robust CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) mechanisms.Governance Framework: Establish a strong governance framework with clear escalation matrices, ensuring strict adherence to organizational policies and regulatory trade compliances.C. Projects & DigitizationProject Identification: Continuously scout for improvement opportunities and pain points within the supply chain; prioritize high-impact areas for process re-engineering and technological intervention.Project Planning & Execution: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of improvement projects—from business case development and ROI justification to vendor selection, pilot testing, and full-scale rollout.Digitization Initiatives: Spearhead the digitization of the supply chain by implementing advanced tools such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), real-time tracking dashboards, and analytics control towers.Change Management: Drive user adoption of new digital tools by working closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Sales) and providing adequate training and support to ground-level staff.4. Qualifications & ExperienceEducation:MBA in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Logistics from a premier institute (Tier 1/Tier 2).B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering is highly preferred.Additional certifications in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management), or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are a strong advantage.Experience:10–15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, encompassing Network Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, and Logistics within a large-scale manufacturing environment (FMCG, Paints, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, or Automotive).Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling pan-India or multi-plant distribution networks.Proven track record of successfully driving large-scale digitization projects (e.g., SAP EWM implementation, TMS integration, or BI dashboard rollouts).Extensive experience in conducting process audits and managing S&OP cycles.Industry Preference: Manufacturing / FMCG / Durable Goods / Chemical sector.5. Key Competencies & Behavioral TraitsStrategic Network Design: Ability to balance cost, service, and inventory using advanced quantitative modeling.Analytical & Data-Driven: Proficiency in advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and statistical analysis for demand-supply reconciliation.Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and IT departments to achieve unified business goals.Regulatory & Compliance Acumen: Sound understanding of local excise, GST, and interstate movement regulations impacting distribution.Agility & Resilience: Capacity to re-plan networks swiftly in response to dynamic supply constraints and market volatility.Digital Evangelism: Passion for leveraging technology to drive transparency, automation, and predictive decision-making.