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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

✅ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


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