Job Description:

HEAD – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Planning & Strategy

- Develop and execute monthly, quarterly and annual Supply Chain Plans aligned with sales forecasts, market demand, production requirements and overall business objectives.

- Lead and oversee the end-to-end Supply Chain Management function across SML/Sumil units, covering Material Planning, Stores, Warehousing, Logistics, Import–Export, Inventory Management, GST/Tax coordination and related SCM activities.

- Translate business and customer requirements into effective supply, inventory and logistics strategies.

- Develop robust supply-chain processes to improve service levels, cost efficiency, inventory optimisation and operational reliability.

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate closely with Sales & Marketing, Production, Purchase, Finance, QA/QC, EHS and other functional departments to understand customer requirements, seasonal demand, production priorities and business-critical materials.

- Ensure effective communication and alignment between demand, production, procurement, inventory and dispatch functions.

- Coordinate with management and relevant departments during supply-chain disruptions and emergencies.

3. Material Planning & Availability

- Prepare, implement and monitor Material Requirement Plans (MRP), production plans and supply schedules considering:

- Demand forecasts

- Inventory levels

- Production capacity

- Material lead times

- Supplier availability

- Working-capital requirements

- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other critical inputs to prevent production stoppages, customer-service failures and avoidable production losses.

- Establish early-warning mechanisms for potential material shortages and supply disruptions.

- Monitor critical materials and develop contingency plans for supply risks.

4. Inventory Management

- Establish effective inventory planning and control systems to maintain optimum inventory levels.

- Reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory while preventing stock-outs.

- Monitor inventory ageing, consumption patterns, safety stocks, reorder levels and working-capital impact.

- Drive continuous improvement in inventory turnover and inventory carrying cost.

- Ensure proper reconciliation between physical inventory, system records and financial records.

5. Stores & Warehouse Management

- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to Stores and Warehousing functions.

- Ensure effective processes for:

- Material receipt and inspection coordination

- Identification and segregation

- Proper storage and preservation

- FIFO/FEFO implementation wherever applicable

- Stock control and reconciliation

- Material traceability





- Periodic physical stock verification

- Ensure optimum warehouse space utilisation and proper storage practices.

- Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, 5S and material traceability.

- Ensure appropriate handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with applicable requirements.

6. Logistics Management

- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods.

- Plan and monitor transportation requirements, vehicle availability, freight costs and delivery schedules.

- Monitor logistics performance and identify opportunities for freight and transportation cost optimisation.

- Ensure timely delivery of customer requirements and effective resolution of logistics-related issues.

7. Import & Export Management

- Lead and monitor Import & Export activities, including:

- Shipment planning

- Export/import documentation

- CHA and freight-forwarder coordination

- Customs requirements

- Port operations

- Regulatory compliance

- Timely clearance of consignments

- Ensure smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders for import/export shipments.

- Monitor shipment status, documentation accuracy, clearance timelines and associated costs.

8. GST, Tax & Statutory Coordination

- Ensure proper coordination with Finance/Tax teams for GST and other SCM-related statutory requirements.

- Ensure accuracy and compliance of:

- E-way bills

- E-invoicing

- GST-related documentation

- Tax-related SCM records

- Import/export documentation

- Ensure SCM processes comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, customs and transportation requirements.

9. SAP & SCM Documentation

- Ensure accuracy and timely completion of SAP transactions related to material movements, inventory, receipts, issues, transfers and dispatches.

- Monitor the accuracy of SCM documentation, stock records, logistics records and system transactions.

- Establish robust documentation and record-control systems to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.

10. SCM Performance Management

- Establish and monitor key SCM Performance Indicators (KPIs), including:

- OTIF (On-Time In-Full)

- Inventory Turnover

- Stock-out levels

- Excess/Slow-moving Inventory

- Material Availability

- Logistics Cost

- Freight Cost

- Warehouse Utilisation

- Supply Chain Efficiency





- Analyse performance trends and implement corrective and preventive actions.

- Drive continuous improvement in service levels, cost, productivity and operational efficiency.

11. Compliance, IMS & Audit Management

- Ensure SCM activities comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, environmental, safety, GST, customs, transportation and chemical-handling requirements.

- Ensure compliance with applicable IMS requirements, including:

- Quality

- Environment

- Health & Safety

- Documented Management Systems

- Ensure readiness for internal, external, customer and certification audits.

- Coordinate with QA/QC, EHS and IMS teams for audit requirements.

- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

- Maintain and periodically review SOPs, work instructions, records and other controlled documents.

12. Warehouse Excellence & Continuous Improvement

- Promote 5S, process discipline, standardisation and continuous improvement across Stores and Warehousing operations.

- Identify process gaps, bottlenecks and inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvement initiatives.

- Promote digitalisation, system-based controls and data-driven decision-making within SCM.

- Benchmark SCM practices and identify opportunities for productivity and cost improvement.

13. Supply Chain Risk Management

- Identify and assess supply-chain risks associated with:

- Critical raw materials

- Suppliers

- Logistics

- Inventory

- Warehousing

- Regulatory changes

- External disruptions

- Establish appropriate risk mitigation and business-continuity measures.

- Develop early-warning mechanisms for critical shortages, supplier failures and logistics disruptions.

- Coordinate with Management and relevant functions during supply-chain emergencies.

14. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead, develop and motivate the SCM team across relevant functions and locations.

- Define KRAs, KPIs and performance standards for SCM personnel.

- Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Identify training and development requirements and establish appropriate competency-building programs.

- Develop second-line leadership and multi-skilled SCM resources.

- Promote discipline, accountability, teamwork, ownership and continuous improvement.

- Ensure adequate manpower, competency and resource availability for Stores, Warehouse, Logistics and SCM operations.

15. Overall Objective

- Ensure a reliable, cost-effective, compliant and customer-focused supply chain that supports uninterrupted production, optimum inventory, timely customer deliveries, efficient working-capital utilisation and achievement of overall business objectives.

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