Supply Chain Program Manager (Bengaluru)

Supply Chain Program Manager (Bengaluru)

02 Sep
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SoTalent
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Bengaluru

02 Sep

SoTalent

Bengaluru

Supply Chain Program Manager

? Location: Bangalore, Karnātaka, IN

? Industry: Personal care and product manufacturing

? Work Setting: Hybrid

We are seeking a Regional Supply Chain Performance & Analytics Manager to lead Integrated Performance Management (IPM) and Supply Chain Excellence initiatives across the APAC region. This role is responsible for driving operational performance improvements through data-driven insights, governance, advanced analytics, inventory optimization, and collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in supply chain management, business analytics, performance management, inventory optimization, demand and supply planning, financial analysis, and operational excellence with strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Performance Management (IPM)

- Lead Regional Integrated Performance Management initiatives in partnership with global and regional stakeholders.
- Drive performance improvement across supply chain and operational functions.
- Establish governance frameworks and performance review processes.
- Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and operational execution.

Operational Performance Analytics
- Lead OTIF-D (On Time In Full Delivery) performance management activities.
- Develop end-to-end performance analytics frameworks.
- Conduct:
- Root Cause Analysis
- Loss Tree Analysis
- Gap Assessment
- Trend Analysis
- Identify key contributors to operational performance issues.
- Generate actionable insights that drive business improvements.

Performance Improvement & Action Planning
- Partner with cross-functional teams to address operational gaps.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
- Track implementation progress and business impact.
- Drive accountability across stakeholders.
- Support sustainable improvements in supply chain performance.

Forecasting & Risk Management
- Develop forward-looking performance projections and scenario analyses.
- Identify risks, performance misses, and operational vulnerabilities proactively.
- Create predictive reporting and management dashboards.
- Enable early intervention and mitigation strategies.




- Support decision-making through forecasting and performance insight generation.

Inventory Optimization & SLOB Management Lead regional initiatives focused on:

Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory (SLOB)

- Performance monitoring
- Inventory diagnostics
- Driver analysis
- Target setting
- Inventory reduction strategies
- Governance and compliance

Key Responsibilities
- Analyze inventory health and working capital performance.
- Develop scientific target-setting methodologies.
- Drive proactive inventory optimization actions.
- Support inventory governance and management reviews.
- Improve inventory efficiency and reduce waste.

Digital Transformation & Analytics Enablement
- Support development and adoption of digital supply chain capabilities.
- Drive automation and analytics improvements.
- Enhance visibility through up-to-date reporting and data solutions.
- Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Support continuous improvement through technology enablement.

Planisware Governance & Administration
- Serve as the APAC region's Planisware Super User.
- Support regional users with system expertise and troubleshooting.
- Lead implementation of:
- System Enhancements
- Process Improvements
- Best Practices
- Represent APAC in global Project Portfolio Management (PPM) discussions.
- Ensure effective platform adoption and utilization.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

Collaborate closely with

- Market Operations
- Supply Planning
- Site Operations
- Supply Chain Finance
- Commercial Teams
- Regional Leadership
- Global Functions

Support alignment across business priorities, operational goals, profitability targets, and growth initiatives. Business Performance & Financial Analysis
- Evaluate supply chain performance through operational and financial metrics.
- Support profitability and working capital improvement initiatives.




- Develop reporting that links operational performance to business outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to optimize cost, service, and inventory performance.
- Enable strategic business planning through analytics.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor's Degree in

- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Engineering
- Finance
- Analytics
- Related Field

Preferred
- MBA
- Master's Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Analytics
- Operations Management
- Finance

Experience

Required

- 8-10 years of experience in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations
- Performance Management
- Business Analytics
- Supply Planning
- Demand Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Experience leading regional and cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience driving operational and business performance improvements.
- Experience influencing stakeholders across regional and global organizations.

Preferred Industry Experience
- FMCG
- Consumer Goods
- Consumer Health
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical Devices

Technical Skills Supply Chain & Operations
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- SLOB Management
- Operational Excellence

Analytics & Reporting
- Performance Analytics
- Forecasting
- Predictive Modeling
- Root Cause Analysis
- KPI Management
- Financial Analysis

Business Intelligence & Tools

Required

- Advanced Microsoft Excel

Preferred
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Planisware
- Alteryx
- SQL
- VBA / Macros
- Data Visualization Platforms

Leadership Competencies
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Influencing Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Continuous Improvement

Core Competencies

- Supply Chain Management
- Integrated Performance Management (IPM)
- OTIF Performance
- Inventory Optimization
- SLOB Management
- Supply Planning
- Demand Planning
- Business Analytics
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting
- Performance Management
- Power BI
- SQL
- Planisware
- Operational Excellence
- Digital Transformation
- KPI Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration

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