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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Competitiveness & Transformation Execution Lead based in India.
This role sits at the heart of a strategic supply chain transformation agenda, focusing on driving competitiveness, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across end-to-end value chains. You will lead and support high-impact transformation initiatives that span product portfolio, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement. The position offers strong exposure to cross-functional stakeholders, global teams, and senior leadership, within a fast-paced and data-driven environment. It is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex supply chain challenges through analytics, structured project delivery, and commercial insight. You will play a key role in shaping and executing initiatives that directly influence cost performance and business outcomes. The environment is highly collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and measurable impact.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting supply chain competitiveness and transformation initiatives, ensuring structured execution and value delivery across projects.
- Lead or support end-to-end transformation projects focused on improving supply chain competitiveness, cost efficiency, and operational performance
- Extract, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple systems (e.g., ERP and planning tools) to build robust datasets for modelling and decision-making
- Develop and maintain supply chain cost models covering raw materials, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, freight, and pricing structures
- Support initiatives linked to product cost competitiveness, operational cost optimization, industrialization, and broader transformation agendas
- Drive data-led insights to enable network optimization and improved financial and operational decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution
- Track project progress, manage risks and interdependencies, and support governance reporting and value delivery monitoring
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in supply chain transformation, data-driven analysis, and structured project management within complex industrial or FMCG environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (supply chain, engineering, business, or equivalent)
- 9+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally within lubricants, chemicals, or FMCG industries
- Proven experience in project or program management, with formal certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
- Strong expertise in data extraction and analysis using tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Solid experience in supply chain cost modelling and scenario analysis across complex value chains
- Good understanding of commercial principles, cost structures, and basic accounting concepts
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams, geographies, and seniority levels
- Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and execution capabilities in fast-paced environments
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry benchmarks
- Exposure to global transformation programs and senior leadership stakeholders
- Career development opportunities in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment
- Access to continuous learning and upskilling opportunities
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with strong focus on equity and belonging
- Relocation support within the country (where applicable)
- Health, wellness, and employee support programs (subject to eligibility)
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