Role & responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy

- Develop and execute the organization's supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Build a resilient and agile global supply chain.
- Drive localization initiatives and supply chain sustainability.
- Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical aerospace materials.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Lead procurement of aerospace-grade raw materials, composites, metals, tooling, equipment, and indirect purchases.
- Negotiate long-term contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
- Drive annual cost reduction through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and supplier collaboration.
- Ensure uninterrupted material availability while maintaining optimal inventory.

3. Supplier Development & Performance

- Identify, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers in line with aerospace quality requirements.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality (PPM), Responsiveness, and Cost Competitiveness.
- Develop dual-source strategies for critical commodities and mitigate supplier risks.

4. Planning & Inventory Management

- Oversee Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;), demand planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Optimize inventory levels and working capital while maintaining production continuity.
- Improve inventory turns and reduce excess and obsolete stock.




- Ensure material availability to meet customer delivery schedules.

5. Logistics & Trade Compliance

- Manage domestic and international logistics operations.
- Coordinate import/export activities, customs clearance, and freight optimization.
- Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs regulations, and export control requirements.
- Optimize transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Sales.
- Support Current Product Introduction (NPI) through early supplier involvement.
- Collaborate with Engineering on Design-to-Cost and supplier innovation initiatives.

7. Compliance & Quality

- Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
- Support customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
- Ensure procurement and supplier processes meet aerospace traceability and documentation standards.

8. Leadership & Transformation

- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse teams.
- Drive Lean Supply Chain, digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Preferred candidate profile

- Experience in Railways, Aerospace, Defence, Aviation, Composites, or Precision Manufacturing.

Experience working with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers is highly desirable

📌 Head Supply Chain Management/Strategic Sourcing. (North Goa)
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