Supply Chain Head

Job Description : HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN DUBAI 20+ years experience Head - Supply Chain Management Grade - VP level Division - International Marketing Division (IMD) Reports to - CEO-IMD Location - Dubai/ Kolkata Team Size - 25 Team Members Competitor Brands - Marico, Dabur, IFFCO etc Remuneration - 1 Cr ROLE OBJECTIVE: 1. To assume overall responsibility for Planning, directing, controlling and operational management of the Supply Chain from planning & sourcing till the finished goods reach the distributors 2. To lead and guide the overall development of all aspects of Supply Chain function and leverage on operational efficiencies to maximize value. Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities: - Understands the strategic business requirement of the organization and incorporates it into the Supply Chain strategy for ensuring demand satisfaction, adherence to quality standards and optimum utilization of resources - Develops strategic plans for efficient supply chain management & process improvement and translates them into standard processes & systems to minimise cycle time & cost - Assumes overall responsibility for continuous improvement and development of new systems and processes and standardising them in the supply chain targeted at meeting the future needs of the organization - Understands the future business needs and develops plans infrastructural development in the supply chain. - Scans the market for cutting edge technology, equipment, systems and processes for improving efficiency, quality and reducing costs or for future business requirements - Leads and guides the preparation and finalization of the Integrated Supply Chain budget. Functional Responsibilities: Planning: - Ensures coordination in the supply chain between processes before and after production. - Ensures supply chain efficiencies by streamlining processes between sales operations, sales requirements, sourcing and logistics. Operations: - Ensures optimal resource utilisation & supply chain streamlining by effective planning & coordination between processes such as production planning, sourcing, logistics and manufacturing units. - Ensures focus is maintained for export as per business requirements. Logistics: - Ensures the sourcing & vendor development strategies based on criticality of requirements, cost control norms and quality specifications Financial & Control Responsibilities: - Takes responsibility of improving profitability by identifying cost reduction opportunities through appropriate and timely information support and analysis - Ensures the availability of information on key operational and cost parameters at every stage of the supply chain. - Takes responsibility for increasing profitability by strategic purchase decisions and sourcing People Responsibilities: - Drives a culture of performance amongst subordinates - Set goals, review and manage performance, guide and counsel and provide feedback on performance so as to ensure a motivated and committed team - Develops the capabilities to take on higher responsibilities while performing the given / in-charge responsibilities at various levels within the department - Ensures adequate training of departmental personnel to be able to handle market dynamics and meet the requirements of the channel partners - Ensures effective career and succession planning for all positions in the department - Takes overall responsibility for increasing ownership & empowerment within the department. JOB REQUIREMENT: Education: - Graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in Management/MBA from premier Institutes in India or abroad in (Operations/SCM/Materials Management) Experience - 18-20 Yrs. Relevant experience. Preferably worked in FMCG/FMCD Industries Key Internal Interface: - Domestic SCM - Legal - Shared Services - IMD -Marketing/Brand Team - IMD -Sales - Operations Key External Interface: - Transporters/Vendors - Depots(CFA) - Insurance Authorities - External Auditor DESIRED SKILLS: Functional Behavioral: - Logistics Planning & Scheduling - Vendor Negotiation & Management - Cost Consciousness - Freight Rates Knowledge - Quality Control/Assurance - Team Training & Development - Delivery Planning & Scheduling - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Proven ability to lead teams and work in high-pressure situations. - Strong analytical, Planning, forecasting & budgeting/ financial skills - Strategic, Creative & Analytical Thinking - Ability and attitude to take full ownership of regions' topline and bottom-line. - Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills - Team Working Leadership - Customer Orientation (Internal & External) - Build and Leverage Network - Commercial Acumen - - When thinking about new opportunities and potential moves, we typically consider five factors. These are: - Proven results, Leadership capability, Functional excellence, knowing the business and key experiences. - These elements are evaluated against the current set of opportunities and our longer-term commitment to growth and development of our employees.

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