This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 480000 - Rs 650000 (ie INR 4.8 - 6.5 LPA)

Min Experience: 7 years

Location: Baddi, Himanchal, Kasauli

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role demands deep expertise in production planning, dispatch coordination, procurement processes, purchase order management, and logistics operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless coordination between departments, maintaining inventory levels, and streamlining procurement and distribution activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing production departments and end-to-end purchase cycles, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You will be expected to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and products.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Production Planning:
  Develop and implement efficient production schedules based on sales forecasts, capacity planning, and inventory levels. Ensure alignment with organizational goals while minimizing downtime and maximizing resource utilization.
•  Dispatch Planning:
  Plan and manage dispatch activities to ensure on-time delivery to customers. Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to optimize dispatch schedules and transportation routes.
•  Production Department Coordination:
  Work closely with the production team to align supply chain strategies with manufacturing capabilities. Monitor and address bottlenecks, material shortages, or operational inefficiencies.
•  Procurement and Purchase Management:
  Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships. Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials and services in line with production needs and budget targets.
•  Inventory Management:
  Maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods. Use inventory management tools and systems to track stock movement and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
•  Logistics Oversight:
  Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Liaise with third-party logistics providers and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery.
•  Process Improvement:
  Continuously identify opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency through automation, system improvements, vendor optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of production planning and dispatch processes 
• Proven experience managing procurement and purchase orders 
• Hands-on experience in logistics and warehouse operations 
• Ability to collaborate with production departments to meet business goals
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in supply chain software tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle pressure and resolve conflicts in a dynamic environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, production, or logistics management