Industrybuying.com - Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management

Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Manager Supply Chain Management to lead and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain operations. The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational efficiency across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing coordination, vendor management, and logistics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and service-level commitments. This role requires strong leadership capability, analytical rigor, and hands-on experience in managing scalable supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize cost, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless coordination across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Support business growth by enabling scalable and resilient supply chain operations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to deliver operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Technology, and Commercial teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for regional warehouse teams and logistics partners.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing, service levels, and performance reviews.
• Drive supplier compliance on delivery timelines, quality standards, and cost commitments.
• Identify alternate sourcing and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Inventory Planning & Control

• Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, aging, and turns; drive corrective actions to reduce write-offs and working capital impact.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control SOPs across warehouses.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key SCM KPIs such as OTIF, fill rate, inventory turns, cost per order, and vendor performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for supply chain failures and implement preventive measures.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and quality standards across the supply chain.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize operational disruptions.
• Support audits and governance requirements related to SCM operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operations roles.
• Proven experience in a people management or leadership role within SCM.
• Prior exposure to B2B, e-commerce, industrial distribution, retail, or large warehouse operations is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in ERP / WMS / SCM tools and reporting systems
• Ability to travel periodically to warehouse locations within the assigned region

Certifications (Preferred): APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent Supply Chain certifications Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Manager Supply Chain Management to lead and strengthen our end-to-end supply chain operations. The incumbent will be responsible for driving operational efficiency across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing coordination, vendor management, and logistics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and service-level commitments. This role requires strong leadership capability, analytical rigor, and hands-on experience in managing scalable supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize cost, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless coordination across procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Support business growth by enabling scalable and resilient supply chain operations.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to deliver operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Technology, and Commercial teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for regional warehouse teams and logistics partners