Lead Supply Chain Excellence

Job Purpose:
Summarizes the main points of the job description which may include key responsibilities, functions, and duties. Job Purpose is the prime objective for which the Job holder is responsible for. It is directly controlled by the Job holder.
Should contain 1 - 3 key points:

1. Implement supply chain operations transformation initiatives for DFPCL in alignment with business and functional goals.
2. Work towards developing strategic partners for commercial and logistics organization.
3. Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities to drive improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities & Outcomes:
Key Accountability: Main areas of accountability / key goals of the Job. Should contain five to seven Key Accountabilities. Can be derived through Balanced Score Card Perspectives (Financial, Customer, Internal Process & Learning and Growth).

Major Activities/ Tasks:
The tasks under Key Responsibility that the Job holder is supposed to perform to achieve the business goals:

1. Supply Chain Transformation: Identify new areas of supply chain transformation for client across the procurement and logistics areas. Execute transformation projects which enable a lean and agile supply chain team. Conduct analysis of market data, competitors, internal business and commercial data to develop business case for new initiatives. Support the Lead – supply chain excellence in crafting the transformation agenda. Experience of SAP MM/ E Procurement tool and SQL.
2. Partnership Development: Conduct analysis and identify potential partners for client for the supply chain function. Participate in pitch meetings and negotiations with shortlisted partners. Detail the areas of partnerships through business analysis and functional understanding. Manage the documentation for setting up and operationalizing the partnership.
3. External Prognosis: Conduct external prognosis on the raw material and product prices for DFPCL. Support the leadership in making crucial decisions on product, pricing and sales through prognosis. Develop periodic reports for the consumption of senior leaders.
4. Project Management: Manage specific workstreams and areas within the transformation initiative identified. Implement the transformation project working with managers and leaders across the organization. Support development of presentation and data analysis for the implementation of projects.
5. Continuous Evaluation and Improvement: Take initiative to identify and roll out improvement initiatives related to supply chain. Use data analysis and technology tools to analyze improvement opportunity.

Work Relations (Internal and External):
Internal Relations: Main interface of the Job Holder (Working relationships with Key stakeholders/internal customers). Other Job Holders that the Job holder may have to liaise, report or coordinate with.
External Relations: Main interface of the Job Holder (Working relationships with Key stakeholders/external customers): Head – Commercial & Strategic Initiatives, Head – Corporate Supply Chain, Sector Heads, Strategic Partners, Alliances.

Experience: 20