SCM and Operations Team Manager

The opportunity:

Team Manager for SCM at INOPC-GPQSS Chennai you will be responsible for a given team's operation, resource allocation, development of competence and people development. You will support the creation of SCM strategies to ensure optimal result for GPQSS. You will have between 10-15 direct reports with a mix of Project managers and specialists. The team is responsible to execute the projects both tactical as well as strategic deliveries. During projects you will be responsible to ensure relentless execution with proactive planning, RFQ and negotiation with suppliers and to monitor and follow-up all delivers with our suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will also need to collaborate with various cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers.

How you'll make an impact:

• Resource planning medium to long term and allocation based on the forecast of tenders & projects in collaboration with global organization.
• Ensure KPI of the department (e.g. On time delivery, productivity and Efficiency). Ensure achieving financial budget. Review and approve techno-economic offering by your line in a tender/project, assess risk and opportunity.
• Run routine review & follow-up with the project team and other cross-functional teams, supplier and customers.
• Recruit personnel as per HC budget. Accountable for the team as per Hitachi Energy Group compliance, Integrity, Health & Safety.
• Responsible for personnel assessments or people's review, target setting for the direct reports. Identify people's development area(s) and implement.
• Identify key competence area and have succession planning. Participate in unit's strategic work and develop local strategy.
• Workout future scope expansion and competence development. Drive operation development for the local organization.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical, with SCM or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in SCM Project and category management with CPSM or PMP certifications and supply chain.
• Having experience in Project management and have clear understanding of project execution.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, procurement, manufacturing process and logistics processes in project environments.
• Familiarity with project-based procurement and construction schedules. Familiar in working in a large project environment close to the customer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and Power BI (data modeling, dashboards) and in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office tools.
• Proven leadership experience has previous experience of Line Manager or Team Leader at least 4 - 5 years and like to work with and develop people.
• Genuine interested in technical components and systems and likes to interact with people.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-173709

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-21T23:33:52