Head Supply Chain

Job Title: Head Supply Chain Company: Saan Global SAP Module: SAP EWM Roles & Responsibilities: About the company- Saan Global Limited’ is a professionally managed, multi-product organization representing several large and renowned MNCs in India in the field of specialty and bulk chemicals catering to Polyurethane, Thermo Plastic Polyurethane, Oil & Gas, refineries, Steel, Wire and cable, Polymer, Printing Ink etc. Job Description * Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business requirements. * Manage domestic and international sourcing of chemicals, raw materials, packaging materials, equipment, and other business requirements. * Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and develop reliable suppliers. * Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, delivery schedules, and long-term supply agreements. * Ensure competitive pricing, quality compliance, and timely material availability. * Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply risks. 2. Import & Export Management * Manage end-to-end import and export operations, from purchase order placement to final delivery. * Coordinate with international suppliers, overseas customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, and banks. * Handle import-export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/airway bills, certificates of origin, insurance documents, and shipping instructions. * Coordinate customs clearance, duties, freight, port handling, and other applicable charges. * Ensure compliance with applicable DGFT, Customs, FEMA, RBI, and other relevant regulations. * Coordinate Letters of Credit (LCs), bank remittances, advance payments, and other trade-payment arrangements with Finance. * Monitor shipment schedules, container movement, transit times, demurrage, detention, and port storage costs. * Manage export documentation, shipping bills, export declarations, and applicable export incentive/refund processes. * Track import lead times, foreign exchange exposure, international freight costs, and supplier performance. * Maintain accurate records of import-export transactions and ensure timely closure of shipping and banking documentation. * Coordinate with relevant internal teams for product classification, HS codes, country-of-origin requirements, and any applicable licences or restrictions. * Manage domestic and international transportation, freight forwarding, and distribution. * Optimize freight costs while ensuring timely and safe delivery. * Negotiate transport contracts and service-level agreements. * Monitor shipment tracking, delivery performance, and logistics partner efficiency. * Resolve transit delays, shortages, damages, and delivery disputes. 4. Inventory & Warehouse Management * Maintain optimum inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory. * Establish inventory planning, replenishment, safety-stock, and material forecasting systems. * Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, obsolete, and near-expiry stock. * Ensure proper storage, stock reconciliation, material traceability, and warehouse discipline. * Coordinate with Production, R&D, Quality, Sales, and Finance for material planning and availability. 5. Vendor Development & Relationship Management * Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers. * Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and performance reviews. * Establish vendor KPIs for quality, cost, delivery, service, and compliance. * Develop alternate suppliers and contingency plans for critical materials. * Address vendor disputes, quality issues, delivery failures, and payment-related concerns in coordination with Finance. * Align procurement and inventory plans with sales forecasts, production requirements, and business plans. * Coordinate with Sales, Production, R&D, Quality, Warehouse, and Finance. * Establish material requirement planning and supply continuity processes. * Identify supply-chain risks and implement mitigation plans. * Improve forecast accuracy, lead-time management, and order fulfilment. * Reduce total procurement, freight, inventory, warehousing, and logistics costs. * Prepare annual procurement budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. * Track cost savings, working capital, inventory turnover, and supplier payment terms. * Implement standard operating procedures, approval matrices, and internal controls. * Use SAP/ERP systems for purchase orders, inventory, supplier records, shipment tracking, and MIS reporting. * Drive automation, process standardization, and continuous improvement. 8. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management * Ensure compliance with applicable import-export, customs, tax, trade, and company requirements. * Coordinate safe handling, storage, and transportation of chemicals and hazardous materials where applicable. * Ensure relevant SDS, transport declarations, permits, and safety documentation are available. * Maintain audit-ready records and support internal, statutory, and customer audits. * Monitor geopolitical, foreign-exchange, supplier, and logistics risks affecting business continuity. 9. Team Leadership & Management Reporting * Lead, train, and develop the procurement, logistics, import-export, and warehouse teams. * Define departmental KRAs, KPIs, responsibilities, and performance expectations. * Prepare monthly MIS covering procurement spend, savings, inventory, shipment status, import-export performance, and supplier delivery. * Report critical supply risks, cost variations, delays, and corrective actions to management. * Establish accountability and coordination across the supply chain function. * Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Maintain focus, while adapting to the changing business environment. * Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills * Able to work independently and in managing the team. * Systematic and Commercial acumen. * High energy levels, availability and speed of execution is must. Work Location: Noida(Sector 62), India Availability: Full time

* Place: Corporate office at Noida * Qualification: PGDM/MBA degree from a premier B school. * Experience: 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably from Chemical Trading industry. Key Skills: Warehouse Management Salary: INR 700000 - 1.5e+06 per yearly