Operation Head - Supply Chain and Warehouse

Key Responsibilities: Supply Chain Strategy & Operations Lead end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing Procurement, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, and Customer Fulfilment.Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.Ensure optimal inventory availability while maintaining efficient working capital utilization.Drive operational excellence through process standardization, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Digital Transformation & Technology Enablement Lead the adoption of new-age technologies to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Drive implementation and optimization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP platforms, RFID-based inventory tracking, barcode systems, handheld technologies, and automation tools.Champion data-driven decision-making through dashboards, business intelligence tools, and real-time supply chain analytics.Evaluate emerging technologies including AI-driven forecasting, automation, IoT-enabled warehousing, and digital supply chain solutions to improve productivity and customer service.Collaborate closely with IT teams to ensure successful deployment, integration, and enhancement of supply chain systems.Warehouse & Distribution Excellence Manage high-volume, technology-enabled warehousing operations with a focus on productivity, accuracy, and service levels.Drive best practices in warehouse automation, inventory controls, cycle counting, slotting optimization, and throughput management.Ensure operational readiness for future scale through infrastructure, systems, and process enhancements.Monitor warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, order fulfillment, turnaround time, and cost per unit.Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Develop strategic sourcing frameworks to optimize procurement costs while ensuring quality and supply continuity.Establish robust vendor evaluation, development, and performance management systems.Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers to support business objectives and cost optimization initiatives.Cost Optimization & Process Improvement Drive continuous improvement programs to reduce supply chain costs and improve service levels.Identify opportunities for automation, process redesign, and operational efficiency enhancement.Establish robust controls to improve productivity across warehousing, transportation, procurement, and inventory functions. Desired Experience Minimum15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Distribution.Proven leadership experience managing large-scale, multi-location supply chain operations.Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing technology-driven warehouses and distribution centres.Strong exposure to implementation and management of: experience22 A client of Randstad India .