Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Head - Operations and Engineering

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary / Overview

- We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and hands-on Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with deep expertise in the industrial valve manufacturing sector. With 15+ years of experience you will lead end-to-end supply chain functionsincluding global sourcing, procurement of raw materials (castings, forgings, trim materials), inventory management, warehousing, and international logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (Valve Industry Specific)

- Oversee the global procurement of critical valve components: heavy castings, forgings, elastomers, actuators, and machined components. Especially from China, Europe & UK
- Manage and cultivate relationships with qualified domestic and international foundries and machine shops.
- Lead complex negotiations for long-term agreements (LTAs) to secure favourable pricing, quality, and lead times while cushioning against fluctuating raw material indices (e.g., steel, nickel alloys).
- Enforce strict supplier quality alignment with industry standards (API, ASME, ISO, NACE).
- The exposure on recent product development castings and forgings enhancements especially into Ball valves.

Logistics & Global Trade Compliance

- Direct all inbound and outbound logistics operations across domestic and international corridors (ocean, air, and heavy-haul freight)




- Ensure absolute compliance with customs regulations, export controls, tariffs, and duty drawback programs.
- Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to optimize transit times and minimize demurrage/detention costs
- Oversee the logistics of oversized/heavy project shipments frequently required for industrial valve orders.

Inventory Control & Materials Management

- Develop and implement robust inventory strategies to balance high manufacturing uptime with optimized working capital.
- Utilize advanced MRP/ERP systems to forecast material requirements based on the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) cycle.
- Maintain accurate inventory tracking across multiple warehouses, implementing cycle counting programs to achieve >99% accuracy.

Leadership & Process Optimization

- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of procurement specialists, logistics coordinators, and warehouse personnel.
- Establish, monitor, and report on departmental KPIs (e.g., On-Time Delivery, Supplier OTD, Inventory Turns, Total Cost of Ownership).

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelors degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

- Minimum 15 Yrs of in supply chain / procurement / logistics within the valve or engineering manufacturing industry.

- Hands-on experience of procuring the trunnion mounted ball valves parts is added advantage.

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