- Head SCM for a fast growing manufacturing company

- Challenging role with high level impact

About Our Client A manufacturing company headquartered in Delhi NCR that makes multiple products in multiple industries.

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

- Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.

- Drive operational excellence across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics functions.

- Build scalable supply chain processes to support domestic and international business expansion.

- Establish governance, KPIs, and performance management frameworks across the supply chain organization.

Vendor Management &

- Strategic Sourcing

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

- Create strategic sourcing plans to ensure availability of critical materials at optimal cost.

- Lead supplier evaluation, selection, development, and performance management programs.

- Drive cost optimization, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation initiatives.

- Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance standards.

- Build alternate vendor ecosystems to reduce supply chain risks.

Material Planning &

- Inventory Management

- Lead Sales &
- Operations Planning (S&OP;) and demand-supply alignment processes.

- Ensure accurate material requirement planning (MRP) and production planning.

- Optimize inventory levels while maintaining targeted service levels.

- Improve forecast accuracy and inventory turns across product categories.

- Prevent material shortages and excess inventory through proactive planning.

Stores &

- Warehouse Management

- Oversee stores operations across manufacturing locations and warehouses.

- Ensure efficient receipt, storage, issuance,



and tracking of materials.

- Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical verification programs.

- Implement best practices for warehouse utilization, material handling, and inventory controls.

- Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and audit requirements.

4M Analytics &

- Continuous Improvement

- Lead data-driven decision-making using the 4M Framework (Man, Machine, Material, Method).

Man

- Analyze workforce productivity, manpower utilization, and performance metrics.

- Drive capability building and workforce effectiveness initiatives.

Machine

- Monitor equipment availability, downtime, and operational efficiency.

- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve asset utilization.

Material

- Analyze inventory health, material flow, stock aging, and procurement efficiency.

- Assess supplier performance and material quality trends.

Method

- Evaluate process efficiency, compliance, standardization, and productivity metrics.

- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.

Analytics, Technology &

- Digitization

- Leverage ERP, BI tools, and advanced analytics to improve supply chain visibility.

- Develop dashboards for planning, procurement, inventory, and vendor performance management.

- Drive digital transformation initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations.





- Utilize predictive analytics for demand forecasting and inventory optimization.

Risk Management &

- Compliance

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, materials, inventory, and logistics.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.

- Establish business continuity and contingency planning mechanisms.

The Successful Applicant

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mandatory. Masters in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field will be an advantage.

- Certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent would be an advantage.

- 20-25 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Planning, and Operations.

- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing organizations, preferably in Automotive Components, Consumer Durables, Solar Manufacturing, or Allied industries.

- Experience managing large-scale procurement budgets and complex supplier ecosystems.

- Robust exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and analytics platforms.

- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

- Vendor Development &
- Relationship Management

- Material Planning &

- Inventory Optimization

- Stores &

- Warehouse Management

- S&OP; and Demand Planning

- 4M Analytics

- Procurement &

- Contract Negotiation

- Data Analytics &

- Digital Transformation

- Lean Manufacturing &

- Continuous Improvement

- Stakeholder Management

- Financial Acumen

- Change Leadership

What's on Offer

- Challenging role with high level impact

- Opportunities to lead strategic supply chain initiatives

- Chance to influence key business operations

Contact:

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7082137

📌 Chief Supply Chain Officer - Manufacturing Industry (Delhi)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Delhi