Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Procurement & Supplier Lead and manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring procurement activities align with organizational targets and compliance frameworks.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; monitor performance to ensure consistent adherence to quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.
Inventory & Operations Design and implement inventory control strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and prevent stockouts or overstock scenarios.
Oversee critical inventory parameters including :
OTIF (On-Time In-Full) deliveryExpiry and shelf-life managementObsolescence control and slow-moving inventory analysisOperate within an MRP-driven environment, leveraging SAP S / 4HANA for procurement planning and inventory tracking.Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Lead and mentor a team of 4 - 5 buyers, ensuring high performance, skill development, and adherence to best practices.Collaborate with stakeholders across Sourcing, Production, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering to drive alignment, efficiency, and responsiveness.Participate in cross-functional initiatives including New Product Introductions (NPI) and Change Management, ensuring timely material availability and procurement readiness.Analytics, Reporting & Cost Optimization :
Analyze procurement and inventory KPIs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimize working capital.Prepare and present periodic MIS reports for senior leadership, highlighting performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans.Skills & Competencies :
Strong leadership and people management skills with experience managing mid-sized teams.Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis and reporting.High proficiency in supply chain metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.(ref : iimjobs.com)