Elchemy - Head - Supply Chain

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with company goals, and participate in high level decision making
• Take ownership of monthly targets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Manage and scale a growing supply chain team (currently 6 members, expected to double in 6-8 months and grow further from thereon)
• Oversee all aspects of supply chain, including but not limited to documentation, freight forwarding, customs, compliance, transportation, warehousing, quality assurance, samples shipment and customer support
• Build and maintain relationships with all types of vendors like freight forwarders, CHAs, transporters, warehousing partners, QC laboratories and shipping lines etc.
• Drive technological innovation in supply chain, including software adoption and strategy
• Maintain robust control over QA / QC and packaging of products to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and obtain necessary certifications (AEO, ISO, Status Holder, Factory Stuffing, etc.)
• Develop partnerships with government and non-government bodies (FIEO, Chemexcil, CII, etc.)
• Optimize freight rates and minimize costs while maintaining service quality
• Reduce process bottlenecks and minimize shipment turnaround times
• Drive process improvements and foster a culture of innovation within the team
• Identify, recruit, and develop top talent in the supply chain domain
• Build scalable processes and systems to support 3-5x business growth over the next 2-3 years
• Establish clear KPIs, accountability structures, and performance management systems

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