Manager, Supply Chain at Woodward, Inc.

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Communication, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Technology Proficiency, Financial Acumen, Risk Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align with the company's overall objectives. Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the quality, reliability, and timely delivery of materials and services. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with others across functions to ensure seamless supply chain integration and alignment. Performance Monitoring and Improvement: Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement initiatives to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team to achieve high performance, foster professional growth, and meet organizational goals. Key Skills: Strategic Planning. A Manager, Supply Chain at the M2 level effectively develops and implements long term strategies to optimize the supply chain, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business goals. Inventory Management. This role requires proficient management of inventory levels to balance supply and demand, minimize costs, and prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Leadership. Strong leadership skills are essential to guide and motivate the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative environment and driving performance towards meeting organizational objectives. Data Analysis. The ability to analyze complex data sets is crucial for making informed decisions, identifying trends, and improving supply chain processes through data driven insights. Communication. Excellent communication skills are necessary to coordinate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and efficient information flow. Problem Solving. A Manager, Supply Chain must be adept at identifying issues within the supply chain and developing innovative solutions to overcome challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Negotiation. Effective negotiation skills are important for securing favorable terms with suppliers and partners, managing contracts, and ensuring cost effective procurement practices. Technology Proficiency. Proficiency with supply chain management software and other relevant technologies is essential for optimizing processes, enhancing visibility, and driving automation within the supply chain. Financial Acumen. A solid understanding of financial principles and budgeting is necessary to manage costs, analyze financial reports, and contribute to the financial health of the supply chain operations. Risk Management. The ability to identify potential risks within the supply chain and implement strategies to mitigate those risks is critical for maintaining continuity and resilience in supply chain operations. Other Qualifications: 4 years bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical stream Minimum 5 years in leadership or similar position What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Supply Chain will develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This role also involves leading and mentoring the supply chain team to achieve high performance and meet organizational goals.