GM - Supply Chain Planning

Responsible for the end‑to‑end management of all flow-related activities within the Plant or Distribution Center (DC), covering inbound, outbound, and internal material flows, as well as leadership of the Supply Chain Planning function. Acts as a key member of the entity's management committee, contributing to strategic decisions and operational excellence.

✅ Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Planning Leadership

• Lead the Demand, Supply, and Production Planning processes within the Plant/DC.
• Ensure accurate capacity planning, material availability, and production sequencing.
• Drive S&OP / IBP alignment locally (forecast validation, demand-supply balancing).
• Maintain optimized inventory levels to meet service and cost objectives.

1. Flow Management (Inbound, Internal, Outbound)

• Oversee the complete logistics flow:
• Inbound: supplier scheduling, receiving, unloading, and ASN compliance.
• Internal flows: material handling, kitting, warehouse layout, storage strategies.
• Outbound: distribution planning, carrier management, on-time shipping.
• Ensure flow efficiency using lean tools-layout optimization, milk runs, AGVs, Kanban, etc.
• Guarantee real-time inventory accuracy via cycle counting and reconciliation.

1. Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor Plant/DC supply chain KPIs (OTIF, fill rate, DIFOT, inventory turns, lead times).
• Identify and drive continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Optimize cost-to-serve, logistics costs, warehousing efficiency, and space utilization.
• Implement digital tools (WMS, APS, MES, TMS, dashboards) to improve visibility.

1. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

• Represent supply chain in the Plant/DC management committee.
• Collaborate with:
• Production/Operations for capacity and scheduling alignment.
• Procurement for supplier performance, replenishment models, and sourcing flows.
• Quality for incoming inspection, traceability, compliance.
• Finance for inventory valuation and cost optimization.
• Commercial Teams for order prioritization and customer service requirements.
• Act as the link between central/global supply chain teams and local operations.

1. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with corporate supply chain policies, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Lead risk mitigation and contingency planning (supplier issues, logistics disruptions, inventory shortages).
• Manage audits related to supply chain, warehousing, and logistics.

1. People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop teams across Planning, Warehousing, Logistics, and Material Handling.
• Build organizational capability in supply chain planning tools, analytical skills, and flow management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

• Service Level / OTIF / Fill Rate
• Inventory Turnover & Availability
• Production Adherence (Schedule adherence, plan stability)
• Logistics Cost as % of Sales / Cost per unit
• Warehouse Productivity (picks per hour, space utilization)
• Lead Time Reduction
• Forecast Accuracy (Bias & Error)
• Safety & Compliance Metrics

• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Planning, S&OP/IBP, Inventory Management
• Experience with ERP, APS, WMS, MES, TMS tools
• Strong understanding of complex material flows and plant logistics
• Analytical and data-driven decision making (Excel, Power BI, Analytics tools)

• Strategic thinking and cross-functional influence
• Team development & stakeholder management
• Strong communication and decision-making ability
• Change management and digital adoption

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in plant/DC supply chain operations, flow management, or logistics.
• Proven experience in leading planning and logistics functions in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification is an advantage