Deputy General Manager - Planning

To lead and optimize end-to-end Supply Chain, Procurement, and Contract Operations across the organization, driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and agility through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and advanced planning frameworks.



Key Responsibilities



1. Strategic Supply Chain Leadership



Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the supply chain, encompassing procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.



Implement best-in-class processes for supply chain visibility, agility, and risk mitigation.



Lead large-scale Greenfield and Brownfield factory setup projects, ensuring timely procurement of capital equipment and infrastructure readiness.



2. Procurement & Contracts Management



Oversee end-to-end procurement operations (CAPEX & OPEX) with a focus on COGS optimization and supplier performance improvement.



Negotiate EPC, O&M, and long-term supply contracts to ensure value creation, cost control, and compliance with organizational standards.



Drive vendor development, global sourcing, and supplier risk assessment for strategic categories.



Manage the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring legal, financial, and technical adherence.



3. Operational Excellence



Implement Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and integrate production planning with demand and capacity forecasting.



Enhance import/export efficiency, inventory control, and customs compliance through process digitalization.



Lead cost optimization initiatives using data-driven insights, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies.



Drive system-based planning, reporting, and real-time analytics using ERP and business intelligence tools.



4. Leadership & Team Development



Lead and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team across procurement, logistics, and planning domains.



Establish a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.



Develop future supply chain leaders through structured capability-building programs.



Key Skills & Competencies



Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Leadership



Contract Negotiation & Vendor Relationship Management



Greenfield/Brownfield Project Procurement



Logistics & Warehouse Optimization



Risk & Compliance Management



P&L Ownership & Cost Optimization



Advanced Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI, ERP-based dashboards)



ERP Proficiency: SAP HANA / Oracle Fusion / JDE / Zoho



Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 8D Problem-Solving



Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management

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