General Manager - Supply Chain - Automobile

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced GM - Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand & supply planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, supplier management and customer deliveries. The role will focus on improving service levels, optimizing working capital, reducing supply-chain costs and driving process excellence. These are common responsibilities in current AGM-level SCM roles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain Management covering planning, procurement, stores, warehousing, logistics and dispatch.
• Develop and drive demand and supply planning aligned with business and production requirements.
• Lead S&OP / monthly supply planning process with Sales, Production, Finance and Operations.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components and finished goods.
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier development and vendor management.
• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness (QCDR).
• Develop alternate/local suppliers and mitigate material shortage and supply risks.
• Optimize inventory through safety stock, reorder levels, MOQ, EOQ, ABC analysis and ageing control.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transportation and freight-cost optimization.
• Lead warehouse/stores operations and ensure inventory accuracy and process compliance.
• Drive working-capital optimization and reduction of excess/slow-moving inventory.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Establish SCM KPIs, dashboards and MIS covering OTIF, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, logistics cost and material availability.
• Drive ERP/SAP-based SCM processes, automation and data-driven decision making.
• Develop SOPs and ensure compliance with company policies and quality systems.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics team.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, Finance and Customer teams to resolve supply-chain issues.

Candidate Profile :

• Graduate in Engineering / Commerce / Supply Chain / Operations; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.
• 12-18 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Inventory, Logistics and Warehouse Management.
• Exposure to S&OP, demand forecasting and supply planning.
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier-development experience.
• Good knowledge of SAP/ERP, Advanced Excel and MIS/Power BI.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization and working-capital management.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.