Role & Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Material Planning, Inventory and Logistics operations.

- Develop and execute SCM strategies for UPS, Inverters, Transformers, Stabilizers, LV Drives, VFDs and Transmitters.

- Drive strategic sourcing, supplier development, supplier qualification and alternate/dual-source development.

- Lead sourcing of electrical and electronic components and manufacturing materials.

- Drive cost reduction, VA/VE, localization, import substitution and should-cost initiatives.

- Manage MRP, demand planning, S&OP;, material availability and inventory optimization.

- Develop and maintain a solid supplier base with focus on quality, cost, delivery and supplier OTIF performance.

- Lead supplier negotiations, contracts, commercial terms and long-term sourcing agreements.

- Monitor and improve supplier performance, lead times,



material availability and supply continuity.

- Drive reduction of excess & obsolete inventory, working capital and logistics costs.

- Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Sales for NPI and business requirements.

- Establish SCM dashboards, KPIs and review mechanisms covering cost, inventory, OTIF, quality and material availability.

- Lead and mentor the Procurement & Supply Chain team and manage strategic supplier relationships.

- Ensure effective use of SAP/ERP, MRP and supply chain analytics for planning and decision-making.

- Identify supply risks and implement contingency planning and business continuity strategies.

📌 Head Supply Chain (UPS ,Inverters .Transformers ,LV Drives ,VFD) (Chennai)
🏢 First Resource
📍 Chennai