Head Supply Chain Management/Strategic Sourcing.

Role & responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization's supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build a resilient and agile global supply chain.
• Drive localization initiatives and supply chain sustainability.
• Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical aerospace materials.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead procurement of aerospace-grade raw materials, composites, metals, tooling, equipment, and indirect purchases.
• Negotiate long-term contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Drive annual cost reduction through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and supplier collaboration.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability while maintaining optimal inventory.

3. Supplier Development & Performance

• Identify, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers in line with aerospace quality requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality (PPM), Responsiveness, and Cost Competitiveness.
• Develop dual-source strategies for critical commodities and mitigate supplier risks.

4. Planning & Inventory Management

• Oversee Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital while maintaining production continuity.
• Improve inventory turns and reduce excess and obsolete stock.
• Ensure material availability to meet customer delivery schedules.

5. Logistics & Trade Compliance

• Manage domestic and international logistics operations.
• Coordinate import/export activities, customs clearance, and freight optimization.
• Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs regulations, and export control requirements.
• Optimize transportation costs and improve logistics efficiency.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Sales.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through early supplier involvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering on Design-to-Cost and supplier innovation initiatives.

7. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
• Support customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Ensure procurement and supplier processes meet aerospace traceability and documentation standards.

8. Leadership & Transformation

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse teams.
• Drive Lean Supply Chain, digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in Railways, Aerospace, Defence, Aviation, Composites, or Precision Manufacturing.

Experience working with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers is highly desirable