Supply Chain Manager(Manufacturing)

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations. The role ensures efficient supply of materials, cost control, and seamless distribution aligned with business objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero stock-outs (OOS)
• Inventory turnover below 60 days
• Zero inventory variances
• Inventory variance below 0.5%

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Planning

• Develop and implement annual and periodic procurement and inventory plans
• Ensure optimal stock levels and eliminate stock-outs

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage logistics contracts to achieve cost efficiency and service excellence
• Ensure 100% on-time customer deliveries at optimal freight cost

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory processes in line with SOPs and best practices
• Ensure accuracy and zero inventory discrepancies

Vendor Management

• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing within approved budgets
• Build strong vendor relationships and ensure cost control

Compliance & Processes

• Ensure full adherence to SOPs, systems, and operational procedures
• Maintain 100% compliance across supply chain functions

Reporting & Audits

• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly procurement and inventory reports
• Coordinate audits and implement corrective actions effectively

Team Leadership

• Train, mentor, and develop supply chain staff
• Drive high performance and capability building

Systems & Optimization

• Act as ERP/WMS system champion
• Ensure data integrity and optimal system utilization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
• Professional certification (KISM, CIPS) is required
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems, budgeting, vendor management, and audits

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in inventory management and demand planning
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent reporting and data management skills
• Strong leadership and team development capability

• Develop and implement annual and periodic procurement and inventory plans
• Ensure optimal stock levels and eliminate stock-outs
• Manage logistics contracts to achieve cost efficiency and service excellence
• Ensure 100% on-time customer deliveries at optimal freight cost
• Oversee inventory processes in line with SOPs and best practices
• Ensure accuracy and zero inventory discrepancies
• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing within approved budgets
• Build strong vendor relationships and ensure cost control
• Ensure full adherence to SOPs, systems, and operational procedures
• Maintain 100% compliance across supply chain functions
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly procurement and inventory reports
• Coordinate audits and implement corrective actions effectively
• Train, mentor, and develop supply chain staff
• Drive high performance and capability building
• Act as ERP/WMS system champion
• Ensure data integrity and optimal system utilization

• Expertise in inventory management and demand planning
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent reporting and data management skills
• Strong leadership and team development capability

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or related field
• Professional certification (KISM, CIPS) is required
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems, budgeting, vendor management, and audits