General Manager - Global Supply Chain

Job Summary

Responsible for end to end Inventory Management in the Supply Chain, from Material Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Control and Management, Supplier-co-ordination, Logistics, Order management and ensure On-time deliveries to Customer. Budget & Expense Management. Final Export Packaging, including design & development. Continuous improvement & Cost Reduction. Manpower management. Manage the above, for 3 business units - Plant (100% EOU), Customization Center & the Parts Distribution Centre. To set Goals & Objectives and have a clear Plan and work towards accomplishing the functional KPls and Yearly Objectives in line with the organizational/plant level goals/scorecards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To efficiently integrate supply and demand management by acting as key coordinator between Indianapolis, India plant and suppliers and end Customers.
• Capacity planning & MRP planning.
• To lead the India Global Supply Chain team in the material planning, logistics & warehouse management activities and aim to minimize the supply chain inefficiencies.
• Develop strong Planning and Logistics processes and systems which results in minimizing supply chain inefficiencies.
• To handle material movement, stock reconciliation & analysis, material control. Must know ERP(say- SAP), stores systems, BOM structure & Routing.
• Close follow-up & co-ordination with Purchase, Supplier-Quality, Plant Quality, Production, Assembly & Logistics etc. to ensure availability of material on time for production and also to release schedule of production plan
• To manage and collaborate with channel partners, such as logistics service providers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and internal customers.
• Responsible for Budget planning, Budget vs Expense monitoring, Sales Revenue forecasting. Inventory forecasting,
• Vendor performance tracking and improving the delivery times.
• Manage the RTV (Return to Vendor)/DMR process.
• Keep inventory within the expected target
• Maintain Inventory Accuracy by conducting regular Cycle-count and demonstrate nil variance during external Stock Audits or Compliance Audits and implement best practices to minimize inventory discrepancies
• To explore all opportunities in reducing costs in the Supply chain. Design, development, Procurement of Export packaging, sourcing vendors for all packing materials and consumables, negotiating for competitive prices, value Re-engineering etc.
• Implementation and sustenance of best manufacturing and supply chain practices
• To ensure synchronization of the planning process with the Business Planning Cycle.
• Interface/Liaise with External Customers, Suppliers and Agencies including Statutory Bodies, Shipping Lines, CHAS, Transporters, other logistics service providers etc.
• Ensure On-time Delivery to Customer, monitor and report customer delivery performance
• Ensure systems and processes are set as appropriate in every function in the Stores & Warehouse Management, Material Handling and handle Procurement per EOU Procedure
• To guide, coach, and mentor India Global Supply Chain team to achieve the KPIs and meet the Deliverables.
• To find ways and opportunities for Continuous improvement, Cost reduction and process improvement in the supply chain process falling under purview of India Global Supply Chain

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Any full-time degree with a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Business Management/Administration from a reputed institution

REQUIRED:

• 17 to 20 years of experience in hard core Supply Chain in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 7 to 8 years of experience in managerial role, leading a team with some people reporting to them.
• Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Packaging
• Experience in Imports and Exports
• Exposure to SAP (ERP Systems)
• Good Communication & negotiation skills along with strong leadership skills.

PREFERRED:

• Exposure to best supply Chain practices, Manufacturing and Quality Systems
• Multi-skilled & ready to take up any new challenging & diverse tasks.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or related subject from a national/Internationally accredited certification agency
• Exposure in working in a global working environment & MNC & an Export Oriented Unit