General Manager - Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Preparing monthly sales plan based on N+2 UEOB ( Unexecuted Order book ) after discussion with all regions sales heads and then coordinating with factory planners for
• finalizing monthly production plan.
• Releasing MRP ( Material requirement planning) as per sales plan in time to ensure availability of raw material as per agreed monthly production plan .
• Ensure debottlenecking of operations which creates bottleneck for achieving monthly sales / production budgets
• Ensure 100% capacity utilization of all production units and loading plant as per maximum value creation.
• Ensure alignment with Sourcing and Hedging strategy.
• Pricing Negotiation and Finalization for all the commodities
• Capex Negotiation and purchase.
• Monitor Global commodity exchanges
• Purchase based on statistics of LME\
• Lead and mentor SCM, procurement, planning, and logistics teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage procurement of copper, aluminum, polymers, PVC, XLPE, steel, and packing materials.
• Vendor and Supplier Management - Develop strategic sourcing and long-term vendor partnerships
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Lead demand forecasting, MRP and weekly/daily production planning.
• Capacity and constraint management
• Changeover Optimization, balanced capacity loading and improve asset utilization
• Optimize inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, and dispatch planning as per customer schedule.
• Optimize freight costs and ensure timely deliveries.
• Handle import/export logistics and compliance if applicable.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives
• Monitor SCM KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, and logistics costs
• Ensure statutory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure effective ERP utilization (SAP / Oracle / Others).
• Prepare MIS and dashboards for management review.

Technical:  

• Strong understanding of cable manufacturing processes (power cables, control cables, LT/HT cables, etc.),
• In-depth knowledge of raw materials.
• Expertise in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Production Planning
• SAP Proficiency
• Knowledge of inventory control techniques (ABC, FSN, EOQ, JIT)
• Understanding of logistics, warehousing, and transportation management
• Exposure to import/export procedures, customs documentation, and statutory compliance
• Cost analysis, should-costing, and working capital optimization\
• Familiarity with quality standards, audits, and supplier certifications

Functional :

• Contract negotiation and commercial finalization
• Demand forecasting and S&OP coordination
• Inventory optimization and reduction of slow-moving / obsolete stock
• Logistics planning and freight cost optimization
• Cross-functional coordination with Production, Sales, Finance, and QA
• Risk management and supply continuity planning