Role & responsibilities The Head Supply Chain owns the complete material flow for CMAC, from vendor sourcing and procurement through inventory, production material availability, inbound and outbound logistics, and spare parts supply. The role ensures that quality components reach the factory on time and at the right cost, that machines are dispatched to project sites on committed dates, and that after-sales spares are available to keep customer equipment running. The incumbent will build a resilient vendor base, modernize supply chain systems and processes, and support the companys growth plans, including newer product lines.

Key Result Areas and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

- Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for critical components such as hoist motors, gearboxes, brakes, safety locks and devices, wire ropes, drives, electricals and controls, structural fabrication and bought-out items.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors; build alternate sources to reduce single-vendor dependency.
- Negotiate rates, payment terms and annual rate contracts; drive cost reduction without compromising quality or safety.
- Increase localisation and indigenous sourcing in line with the Make in India commitment.
- Ensure procurement compliance, approvals and documentation as per company policy.

Measure of success: Cost savings achieved, vendor on-time delivery, and share of critical items with approved alternate sources.

Vendor Management and Quality

- Conduct periodic vendor rating and performance reviews on quality, delivery, price and responsiveness.
- Work with Quality and Engineering on incoming inspection, supplier audits and corrective actions.
- Reduce incoming material rejections and drive vendor development programmes.
- Maintain vendor compliance on statutory requirements, including GST.

Measure of success: Vendor rating scores, incoming rejection rate and supplier corrective actions closed on time.

Demand and Supply Planning

- Translate sales orders and production schedules into material requirement plans.
- Coordinate with Sales, Production and Engineering to align order commitments with material availability.




- Manage lead times for long-lead and critical components.
- Forecast spares demand and plan stocking for after-sales needs.

Measure of success: Material availability against the production plan and adherence to committed delivery dates.

Inventory and Stores Management

- Set and review norms for raw material, work-in-progress, finished goods and spares inventory.
- Control slow-moving and obsolete stock and improve inventory turns.
- Ensure stores discipline: GRN, binning, issue controls, periodic cycle counts and physical stock audits.
- Maintain accuracy of stock records in the ERP system.

Measure of success: Inventory turnover, stock accuracy and reduction in slow-moving stock. Logistics, Dispatch and Site Delivery:

- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transporter selection, freight negotiation and route planning.
- Ensure timely, safe and damaged-free dispatch of machines and materials to project sites across India, including oversized and heavy consignments.
- Maintain documentation for dispatch: e-way bills, delivery challans, insurance and proof of delivery.
- Coordinate with Projects and Service teams for installation material and site requirements.

Measure of success: On-time dispatch, logistics cost as a percentage of sales and transit damage or loss incidents. Spare Parts and After-Sales Supply:

- Ensure availability of fast-moving and critical spares to support service commitments and minimise customer downtime.
- Set spares pricing, lead times and dispatch turnaround in coordination with the Service and Sales teams.
- Track spares fill rate and backorders; resolve shortages quickly.

Measure of success: Spares fill rate and spares dispatch turnaround time. Systems, MIS and Process Improvement:

- Drive ERP-based procurement, inventory and logistics processes with accurate, real-time data.




- Prepare and present supply chain MIS covering purchase spend, vendor performance, inventory, logistics cost and delivery adherence.
- Introduce lean, Kaizen and cost-optimisation initiatives across the value chain.
- Support capacity expansion and sourcing for new product lines such as tower cranes and mobile elevated work platforms.

Measure of success: MIS accuracy and timeliness, process improvements implemented and savings delivered Compliance, Risk and Team Leadership:

- Ensure compliance with statutory, GST, customs and safety requirements, and with ISO 9001:2015 procedures for purchasing and stores.
- Identify supply risks (price volatility, vendor failure, import dependency) and put mitigation plans in place.
- Lead, mentor and develop the supply chain team; set KRAs and review performance regularly.
- Coordinate with Finance on vendor payments, budgets and working capital.

Measure of success: Audit compliance, risk actions closed and team performance and retention.

Preferred candidate profile

- B.E. or B.Tech (Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering); MBA in Supply Chain, Operations or Materials Management preferred.
- 18 to 25 years of experience in supply chain, procurement and logistics, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in capital goods, heavy engineering, material handling, cranes, hoists, elevators or construction equipment manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Proven track record in vendor development, cost reduction, inventory control and managing project-driven, make-to-order supply chains

Skills and Competencies

Technical: Strategic sourcing and negotiation, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), MRP and inventory planning, import and customs procedures, GST and e-way bill compliance, understanding of mechanical and electrical components and quality systems, advanced Excel and MIS reporting.

Leadership and behavioural: Strategic thinking, solid negotiation, cross-functional coordination, decision-making under pressure, integrity and transparency, ownership, team building and a hands-on approach in a growing manufacturing organisation.

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