Head - Apparel Sourcing & Supply Chain

Head Supply Chain (Apparel Retail)

Desired Qualification: B.E, MBA operations, Certificate course in Six Sigma or Inventory Management

Necessary Exposure - Should have essentially worked in similar capacity of heading Supply chain function for a complex business function.

Key Skills - Planning Skills, Project Management, Ability to set up & manage processes, Vendor Management

Computer Proficiency - Should be comfortable in ERP system, MS – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Job Purpose - To lead the development & implementation of the supply chain strategy to support brand goals
 
Principal Relationships –

- Within Organization: Business Heads, Business SCM, HODs .

- Outside Organization: Consultants, Vendors.

Brand Profile

- It is the readymade extension of the brand. Launched in the market to capitalize on the strength of the mother Brand. It has aggressive plans to propel itself to the highest level; making it the biggest brand in the Portfolio and also one of the biggest apparel brand in the country.

- The brand is positioned to offer classic garments with impeccable fits and inviting styles to the Global Indian.
 
Leverage the technical and the leadership expertise of SCM domain area - to deliver --

- Increased service levels

- Increased revenue

- Optimum Inventory levels

- Cost Optimization
 
The role would be responsible to introduce and implement the best practices in the areas of -

Forecasting:

- Develop mechanisms to anticipate market / economic trends impacting forecasting needs or marketing changes impacting forecasting requirements, and plan go to market strategies accordingly.

- Oversee management of parameters and settings for safety stock and lead time values for domestic as well as international markets

- Develop Business Intelligence System for optimization of data used in various analysis
 
Customer Service, Supplier Connectivity and Order Fulfillment:

- Develop systems and processes that would help deliver information and real-time product availability to customers that are integrated with the brand's real time demand and supply situation.

- Develop global implementation of distribution best practices such as systems integration and optimization, inventory control, demand planning, and SKU optimization.
 
Strategic Procurement & New Product Development:

- Develop a sourcing strategy for the brand, to ensure supply continuity, of the highest quality materials, in time, at the optimum cost.

- Drive commercialization of products that expedites the development and launching of appropriate new & quality products within shorter time spans and optimum cost
 
Manufacturing Flow:

- Studying all activities relating to planning, scheduling, and supporting manufacturing operations, including storage, handling, inventory optimization, and logistics; and conceptualize, develop and implement processes which are flexible, linked, and operating at consistent levels to provide a manufacturing process that delivers by way of shorter cycle times and on time deliveries

Organizational:

- Work closely with IT team to optimize use of data for Inventory Planning, Purchase and Sales Functions
Developing Synergy between Marketing, Sales and Operations for supply chain inputs

- Work closely with SCM team to enhance their capability by continuous training & coaching.

- Conceptualize & monitor cost management initiatives across the group.

Please send your CVs to pranabb@unisoninternational.net and also feel free to speak to me at 8800997982