Title:  Supply Chain SME

About Birlasoft:

Birlasoft, a powerhouse where domain expertise, enterprise solutions, and digital technologies converge to redefine business processes. We take pride in our consultative and design thinking approach, driving societal progress by enabling our customers to run businesses with unmatched efficiency and innovation. As part of the CK Birla Group, a multibillion-dollar enterprise, we boast a 12,500+ professional team committed to upholding the Group's 162-year legacy. Our core values prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, along with Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (CSR) activities, demonstrating our dedication to building inclusive and sustainable communities. Join us in shaping a future where technology seamlessly aligns with purpose.

About the Job:

Birlasoft is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain SME  with a strong background  to join our team.

The Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME)  - Job Description – Supply Chain SME

Past Role(s) handled should include the following -

1. Should have played the role of a Supply Chain Manager of a manufacturing company or worked as a Supply chain SME in an IT company.
2. Responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity in any of the below given areas. In addition, they play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.

• In-depth knowledge on Inventory planning, optimization & its related metrics is a must.
• Log and maintain every part numbers, BOM’s, manufacturing routers along with work orders in different software supporting manufacturing production.
• Represent manufacturing or production on cross-functional terms.
• Provide cost evaluation, manufacturing documents and develop Bill Of Material for new projects and products.
• Support operations manager to identify, install and initiate manufacturing and packaging equipment’s.
• Head responsibility for apt operation as well as maintenance of designated tools plus support equipment’s.
• Support deviation management process and primary cause evaluation for executed process deviations.
• Develop and present metrics and trending reports on corrective actions as well as deviations.
• Prepare standard costs and evaluation on multiple product lines for different facilities
• Coordinate manufacturing launch of new and revised products inclusive of established goals, team members training and results evaluation.
• Design, develop and test all cost-justifying different machinery, tools and equipment for suggested manufacturing methods.
• Conduct product and process analysis for quality improvement, cost reduction and enhanced efficiency.

3. 15-20 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry in supply chain domain or as a Manufacturing/Supply chain SME in IT domain.
4. Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as Oracle EBS, SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
5. Should have sound knowledge on manufacturing business supply chain process. 
6. Experience with 3PL and 4PL logistics operation is a plus
7. Should be able to provide expertise in supply chain management KPI’s and have worked on SCM transformational initiatives. 
8. Experience in planning and implement the overall supply chain strategy
9. Collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams 
10. Knowledge on key supply chain KPIs
11. BA in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar relevant field