operation head - supply chain and warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Operations

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing Procurement, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, and Customer Fulfilment.
• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Ensure optimal inventory availability while maintaining efficient working capital utilization.
• Drive operational excellence through process standardization, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Digital Transformation & Technology Enablement

• Lead the adoption of new-age technologies to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Drive implementation and optimization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP platforms, RFID-based inventory tracking, barcode systems, handheld technologies, and automation tools.
• Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards, business intelligence tools, and real-time supply chain analytics.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-driven forecasting, automation, IoT-enabled warehousing, and digital supply chain solutions to improve productivity and customer service.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure successful deployment, integration, and enhancement of supply chain systems.

Warehouse & Distribution Excellence

• Manage high-volume, technology-enabled warehousing operations with a focus on productivity, accuracy, and service levels.
• Drive best practices in warehouse automation, inventory controls, cycle counting, slotting optimization, and throughput management.
• Ensure operational readiness for future scale through infrastructure, systems, and process enhancements.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, order fulfillment, turnaround time, and cost per unit.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop strategic sourcing frameworks to optimize procurement costs while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
• Establish robust vendor evaluation, development, and performance management systems.
• Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers to support business objectives and cost optimization initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement programs to reduce supply chain costs and improve service levels.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process redesign, and operational efficiency enhancement.
• Establish robust controls to improve productivity across warehousing, transportation, procurement, and inventory functions.

Desired Experience

• Minimum15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Distribution.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale, multi-location supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing technology-driven warehouses and distribution centres.
• Strong exposure to implementation and management of:

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