Head - Supply Chain - Chemicals Conglomerate

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership:

- Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, profitability, and customer service objectives.

- Lead integrated supply chain functions including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, customer service, and trade compliance.

- Drive digital transformation, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain network.

- Build a high-performance team and foster a culture of operational excellence and customer centricity.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):

- Lead the monthly S&OP process to balance demand, supply, and inventory across multiple manufacturing locations.

- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Product Management teams to optimize supply chain performance.

- Ensure high forecast accuracy and effective inventory management while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.

Import & Export Management:

- Oversee end-to-end import and export operations for raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemical products.

- Manage international trade compliance, customs regulations, documentation, duties, and export incentives.

- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, shipping lines, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth product movement.

- Optimize global trade routes, reduce logistics costs, and improve delivery reliability.

- Mitigate risks related to international shipments, geopolitical disruptions, and supply chain constraints.

Logistics & Distribution:

- Develop and execute logistics strategies for domestic and international transportation.

- Manage road, rail, sea, and multimodal logistics operations to ensure safe and cost-effective movement of chemical products.

- Drive transportation optimization, freight cost management, and warehouse productivity improvements.

- Monitor service providers and logistics partners against defined KPIs and SLAs.

- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to chemical transportation.

International Customer Management:

- Partner closely with customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and other international markets to ensure superior order fulfillment and service delivery.

- Act as the key supply chain interface for global customers regarding order status, shipment schedules, inventory availability, and delivery commitments.

- Resolve supply chain and logistics challenges impacting international customers while maintaining strong customer relationships.

- Support business growth by developing customer-specific supply chain solutions and improving service levels.

Inventory & Working Capital Management:

- Optimize inventory levels across plants, warehouses, ports, and distribution centers.

- Drive initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce working capital, and enhance cash flow performance.

- Establish supply chain KPIs and governance mechanisms to improve visibility and decision-making.

Supply Chain Excellence:

- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

- Leverage analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness.

- Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies for critical supply chain risks.