Head Supply Chain-Auto Industry

Role Overview:

You will be leading the end-to-end supply chain operations for a leading energy solutions company's manufacturing business. Your role will involve overseeing procurement, imports, material management, logistics, and planning to ensure cost efficiency, supply chain excellence, and timely delivery. Strong leadership and strategic vision are required to manage a team and collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for critical categories.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and performance.
• Lead negotiations and secure favorable terms for long-term agreements.
• Direct Procurement Categories include Battery Cells, Battery Management Systems, Thermal Management Components, Electrical Components, Enclosures & Structural Components, Cooling Systems & Insulation Materials, Safety Components, Electronics & Sensors.
• Indirect Procurement Categories include CapEx, Tooling & Fixtures, Testing Equipment, IT Systems & Software, Facility Management & MRO.
• Oversee international sourcing and import compliance.
• Manage customs clearance, duties, and documentation.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce material wastage.
• Develop and manage inbound and outbound logistics strategies.
• Coordinate with transport partners for cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Implement planning systems for production and procurement alignment.
• Manage and mentor a team of supply chain professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualification Required:

• Education: Engineering degree (preferred).
• Experience: 20+ years in supply chain management within Automotive or Tier-1 Auto organizations.
• Proven track record in procurement, imports, logistics, and material planning.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to large-scale supply chain operations and global sourcing preferred. Role Overview:

You will be leading the end-to-end supply chain operations for a leading energy solutions company's manufacturing business. Your role will involve overseeing procurement, imports, material management, logistics, and planning to ensure cost efficiency, supply chain excellence, and timely delivery. Strong leadership and strategic vision are required to manage a team and collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and risk mitigation across the supply chain.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for critical categories.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and performance.
• Lead negotiations and secure favorable terms for long-term agreements.
• Direct Procurement Categories include Battery Cells, Battery Management Systems, Thermal Management Components, Electrical Components, Enclosures & Structural Components, Cooling Systems & Insulation Materials, Safety Components, Electronics & Sensors.
• Indirect Procurement Categories include CapEx, Tooling & Fixtures, Testing Equipment, IT Systems & Software, Facility Management & MRO.
• Oversee international sourcing and import compliance.
• Manage customs clearance, duties, and documentation.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Optimize inventory levels and reduce material wastage.
• Develop and manage inbound and outbound logistics strategies.
• Coordinate with transport partners for cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Implement planning systems for production and procurement alignment.
• Manage and mentor a team of supply chain professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualification Required:

• Education: Engineering degree (preferred).
• Experience: 20+ years in supply chain management within Automotive or Tier-1 Auto organizations.
• Proven track record in procurement, imports, logistics, and material planning.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to large-scale supply chain operations and global sourcing preferred.