Head of Supply Chain - India
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NoidaDirector
The job in short
Lead supply chain for India.
Supply chainLogisticsWarehouseCompliance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-03-06
- Location as listed
- Noida, India
- Role
- Executive / Director
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
1. Strategic & Operational Leadership
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Develop and execute a robust national supply chain strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.
•
Drive supply chain performance across transportation, express cargo, warehousing, and cross-border operations.
•
Evaluate network gaps, route optimization, and modal strategy (road/rail/air) to improve efficiency.
•
Lead operational planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure readiness across all regions.
2. Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence
•
Establish standardized Supply Chain SOPs in collaboration with the Process Excellence team.
•
Strengthen hub, branch, and warehouse operations with a focus on turnaround time, delivery accuracy, and safety.
•
Implement digital solutions including TMS/WMS integration, real-time tracking, and control-tower dashboards.
•
Ensure adherence to quality, compliance, and safety across all supply chain processes.
•
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and operational KPIs.
3. Cross-Border & Regulatory Governance
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Oversee Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, and Indo-Bangladesh logistics including customs, documentation, and compliance.
•
Strengthen coordination with international subsidiaries and border offices to ensure seamless movement.
•
Mitigate cross-border operational risks by enhancing processes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness.
4. Cost Efficiency & Vendor Management
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Optimise supply chain cost structures including freight, warehousing, manpower, and vendor utilization.
•
Lead contracting, negotiations, and performance governance for transport partners, warehouse operators, and service providers.
•
Ensure robust vendor onboarding, audit mechanisms, and SLA compliance.
•
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service standards.
5. Customer Experience & Stakeholder Engagement
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Partner with Sales, Key Accounts, and Customer Service to ensure superior delivery experience and SLA adherence.
•
Lead root-cause analysis and action plans for customer escalations and service failures.
•
Drive structured customer feedback loops and service improvement programs.
6. People & Performance Management
•
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain and operations team across regions.
•
Implement structured capability-building programs in operations management, digital tools, and compliance.
•
Ensure clear role clarity, performance metrics, and succession pipelines for critical functions.
7. Strategic Collaboration & Network Expansion
•
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Strategy, Admin, and HR to support network expansion and operational modernization.
•
Contribute to new business initiatives, 3PL capability development, and integrated logistics solutions.
•
Support infrastructure planning for new hubs, warehouses, and SAARC expansions.
8. Social Responsibility & Organisational Citizenship
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Champion Sugam’s CSR initiatives, particularly those involving logistics welfare, driver engagement, and community support.
•
Foster a culture that reflects the company’s values of integrity, inclusiveness, and continuous learning.
Requirements
1. Strategic & Operational Leadership
•
Develop and execute a robust national supply chain strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.
•
Drive supply chain performance across transportation, express cargo, warehousing, and cross-border operations.
•
Evaluate network gaps, route optimization, and modal strategy (road/rail/air) to improve efficiency.
•
Lead operational planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure readiness across all regions.
2. Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence
•
Establish standardized Supply Chain SOPs in collaboration with the Process Excellence team.
•
Strengthen hub, branch, and warehouse operations with a focus on turnaround time, delivery accuracy, and safety.
•
Implement digital solutions including TMS/WMS integration, real-time tracking, and control-tower dashboards.
•
Ensure adherence to quality, compliance, and safety across all supply chain processes.
•
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and operational KPIs.
3. Cross-Border & Regulatory Governance
•
Oversee Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, and Indo-Bangladesh logistics including customs, documentation, and compliance.
•
Strengthen coordination with international subsidiaries and border offices to ensure seamless movement.
•
Mitigate cross-border operational risks by enhancing processes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness.
4. Cost Efficiency & Vendor Management
•
Optimise supply chain cost structures including freight, warehousing, manpower, and vendor utilization.
•
Lead contracting, negotiations, and performance governance for transport partners, warehouse operators, and service providers.
•
Ensure robust vendor onboarding, audit mechanisms, and SLA compliance.
•
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service standards.
5. Customer Experience & Stakeholder Engagement
•
Partner with Sales, Key Accounts, and Customer Service to ensure superior delivery experience and SLA adherence.
•
Lead root-cause analysis and action plans for customer escalations and service failures.
•
Drive structured customer feedback loops and service improvement programs.
6. People & Performance Management
•
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain and operations team across regions.
•
Implement structured capability-building programs in operations management, digital tools, and compliance.
•
Ensure clear role clarity, performance metrics, and succession pipelines for critical functions.
7. Strategic Collaboration & Network Expansion
•
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Strategy, Admin, and HR to support network expansion and operational modernization.
•
Contribute to new business initiatives, 3PL capability development, and integrated logistics solutions.
•
Support infrastructure planning for new hubs, warehouses, and SAARC expansions.
8. Social Responsibility & Organisational Citizenship
•
Champion Sugam’s CSR initiatives, particularly those involving logistics welfare, driver engagement, and community support.
•
Foster a culture that reflects the company’s values of integrity, inclusiveness, and continuous learning.
Benefits
1. Strategic & Operational Leadership
•
Develop and execute a robust national supply chain strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.
•
Drive supply chain performance across transportation, express cargo, warehousing, and cross-border operations.
•
Evaluate network gaps, route optimization, and modal strategy (road/rail/air) to improve efficiency.
•
Lead operational planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure readiness across all regions.
2. Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence
•
Establish standardized Supply Chain SOPs in collaboration with the Process Excellence team.
•
Strengthen hub, branch, and warehouse operations with a focus on turnaround time, delivery accuracy, and safety.
•
Implement digital solutions including TMS/WMS integration, real-time tracking, and control-tower dashboards.
•
Ensure adherence to quality, compliance, and safety across all supply chain processes.
•
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and operational KPIs.
3. Cross-Border & Regulatory Governance
•
Oversee Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, and Indo-Bangladesh logistics including customs, documentation, and compliance.
•
Strengthen coordination with international subsidiaries and border offices to ensure seamless movement.
•
Mitigate cross-border operational risks by enhancing processes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness.
4. Cost Efficiency & Vendor Management
•
Optimise supply chain cost structures including freight, warehousing, manpower, and vendor utilization.
•
Lead contracting, negotiations, and performance governance for transport partners, warehouse operators, and service providers.
•
Ensure robust vendor onboarding, audit mechanisms, and SLA compliance.
•
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service standards.
5. Customer Experience & Stakeholder Engagement
•
Partner with Sales, Key Accounts, and Customer Service to ensure superior delivery experience and SLA adherence.
•
Lead root-cause analysis and action plans for customer escalations and service failures.
•
Drive structured customer feedback loops and service improvement programs.
6. People & Performance Management
•
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain and operations team across regions.
•
Implement structured capability-building programs in operations management, digital tools, and compliance.
•
Ensure clear role clarity, performance metrics, and succession pipelines for critical functions.
7. Strategic Collaboration & Network Expansion
•
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Strategy, Admin, and HR to support network expansion and operational modernization.
•
Contribute to new business initiatives, 3PL capability development, and integrated logistics solutions.
•
Support infrastructure planning for new hubs, warehouses, and SAARC expansions.
8. Social Responsibility & Organisational Citizenship
•
Champion Sugam’s CSR initiatives, particularly those involving logistics welfare, driver engagement, and community support.
•
Foster a culture that reflects the company’s values of integrity, inclusiveness, and continuous learning.
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