Head - Supply Chain - Automotive
HINDCO Consulting Services
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Pune, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy in alignment with production and business goals.
- Drive strategic initiatives like localization, cost optimization, digital transformation, and supplier risk mitigation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and planning.
- Oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and services with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
- Lead strategic sourcing and vendor evaluation processes including audits, contracts, and performance management.
- Collaborate with production and sales teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans.
- Monitor and control inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG) to ensure optimal working capital utilization.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics including freight, customs clearance, and third-party logistics partners.
- Monitor fleet, transportation contracts, and routing efficiency.
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies (e.g., alternate sourcing, buffer stocks).
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, EHS, customs, and trade policies.
- Lead digital transformation of supply chain using ERP, SCM tools, data analytics, and automation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of automotive procurement, logistics, vendor development, and production systems.
- Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems and supply chain analytics.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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