Director - Supply Chain - Manufacturing Industry

• Role: Director - Supply Chain
• Experience: 18-24 Years
• Reporting To: COO / C-Suite Leadership
• Location: MIDC, Pune (Plant) I IT Park,Pune (GCC / Tech Center)
• Working Days: 5 Days a Week

Hiring Company : A global manufacturer and supplier of Automated Driving Systems (ADS), Electronic Transmission Products, Digitally Engineered Components, Data & Power Connector and AI-driven Mobility Solutions.

Position Overview:

We are partnering with a globally recognized manufacturing organization to identify a Director - Supply Chain who will lead the next phase of supply chain transformation and operational scale in India. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the COO, with full ownership of end-to-end supply chain strategy, operational excellence, and multi-site performance across a fast-growing and technology-driven manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and execute a scalable global supply chain strategy covering transportation, cost governance, financial alignment, performance management, analytics, and digital enablement.
• Direct and support all aspects of commercial order fulfillment, including order management, tracking, shipping coordination, returns management, and customer service resolution.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with overall business objectives, with a strong focus on supply continuity, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Define and manage key Supply Chain KPIs such as inventory performance, delivery service levels, planning accuracy, and logistics costs; identify cost drivers and implement sustainable cost-saving initiatives.
• Design and implement demand, supply, and inventory strategies that consistently support business growth and operational stability.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership teams to align priorities and negotiate optimal business and operational trade-offs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, performance tracking, and process optimization across the supply chain network.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic vendors and suppliers through market intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain team capable of executing strategy and supporting long-term business growth.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and portfolio planning.
• Well-rounded business acumen across finance, sales, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement.
• Proven ability to integrate advanced supply chain technologies into business processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-unit supply chain and procurement operations and building scalable systems and processes.
• 16+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, vendor management, inventory management, and production planning.
• Strong exposure to warehouse operations, logistics (including 3PL partnerships), and distribution management within a global industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP, MRP, APS, and BI/analytics tools.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics is strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as APICS / CSCP will be an advantage.

• Additional Criteria:
• The preferred age bracket for this role is up to 50 years, considering the senior leadership pipeline and long-term strategic alignment of the position.
• Candidates with unexplained employment gaps may not be considered for this position.