Director - Supply Chain - Auto Component/Ancillary Business

We have been retained by a global Auto Component / Ancillary organisations. They are currently hiring for a leadership role to take care of their Global Sourcing, the candidates need to have the following credentials

Experience/Education :

- B.Tech/Degree in Supply chain management

- 20 - 25 years of experience in working with leading Manufacturing organizations preferably from the Automobile and related sector

- Should have experience in handling Global Sourcing with expertise in Supply, Production Planning, Material Management, Inventory, and similar functions

- Strong expertise with ERP/MRP systems along with excellent knowledge of S&OP

- The role requires strong organizational skills with excellent written & verbal English communication.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the strategic planning and execution of global supply chain activities

- Oversee logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Implement process improvements and technological innovations to enhance efficiency

- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts to optimize value

- The role involves overseeing the supply chain team across all verticals within SCM.

- The candidate will apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to advance improvement initiatives and enhance performance

- Leading the Planning Transformation initiatives and deploying them across the Supply Chain transformation will be crucial focal points in achieving key deliverables.

- Establishing policies regarding Service Level Strategies in collaboration with the Business, ensuring alignment both commercially and financially

- Focus on building a Center of Excellence team (COE), capabilities, training, and governance with an ability to manage external and internal stakeholders

Please apply, only if you have current or prior experience of working with the Manufacturing Sector with expertise in Global SCM.