SCM Head (Bags Manufacturing)- leather, trims, hardware, and raffia

Starbond is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end operations of our eCommerce supply chain. This remote position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in supply chain management, particularly within the eCommerce sector, who is eager to contribute to our fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management: Oversee end-to-end eCommerce supply chain operations, ensuring smooth procurement to customer delivery.
• Outsourced Manufacturing: Manage and coordinate outsourced manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company standards, quality, and timelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (Purchasing, Marketing and Sales) and external partners (suppliers, freight forwarders) for resource optimization and profitability.
• Performance Measurement: Identify reporting needs and deliver concise, accurate reports. Lead the team in implementing best practices and measuring performance using KPIs.
• Data Reporting: Prepare clear, informative business reports for colleagues and management.
• Warehouse & Logistics Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert, aiding in KPI compliance across warehouse functions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements, accuracy improvements, and supply chain efficiency through the development, maintenance and upkeep of SOPs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet customer expectations upon leaving the warehouse.
• Technology Oversight: Implement and Manage eCommerce supply chain (MRP, ERP, WMS, KATANA and EDI) tech and fulfilment network.
• Cost-Efficient Distribution: Optimize distribution and freight practices.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and optimize inventory levels.
• Cost Studies: Lead cost reduction studies and seek ongoing improvement opportunities.
• Professional Growth: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• eCommerce Supply Chain Experience: 4+ years of experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Transportation & Logistics.
• Warehouse Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehouse processes.
• Certification: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or higher.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated project leadership and issue resolution.
• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Quick and sound judgment in issue resolution.
• Adaptability: Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization & Decision-Making: Exceptional organizational and decision-making skills.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Google Sheets and MS Excel.
• Results-Driven: Proactive approach, driven by results, and willing to take ownership of challenges.

Working Hours: Pacific Standard Hours (night shift)

Company Website: https://starbond.com/

Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX (Heavy Machinery Procurement)

Location: A&D Plant, Mahindra world city Ajmer road , Bagrur area

Industry: Export – Furniture, Home Décor, Lifestyle Products, Stone & Building Material, Hospitality industry.

Reporting To: Director

Company Name - A&D International (Part of Art Asia)

Company details

Driven by the spirit of two young engineers, Artasia came into being in 1996 in the compounds of a small 5000 sq ft unit with the vision of creating contemporary products rooted in the tradition of Indian crafts and methods of construction, they set out on an exploratory journey to figure out what was expected in the international markets.

Initially, it began as handicraft exports, but was soon transformed into a furniture export unit. Eventually, the myriad world of textiles was hard to resist and to create a holistic product range, we found ourselves exporting home textiles and furnishings as well as upholstered furniture.

At artasia, we believe how you make something is as important as what you make. We take great pride in having been the industry pioneers in various processes of manufacturing, polishing and packaging. 

Location

Mahindra world city, Ajmer road

Mode of Working

Work from the office - Days of Working - 6 days

Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, manufacturing machinery, utilities, plant infrastructure, engineering services, spare parts, maintenance consumables, and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The role requires strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, procurement planning, project coordination, and cost optimization while ensuring timely availability of machinery and operational resources to support manufacturing expansion and uninterrupted plant operations

Key Responsibilities

CAPEX Procurement (Heavy Machinery & Plant Expansion)

• Lead end-to-end procurement of heavy manufacturing machinery, production equipment, plant utilities, and capital assets.
• Source machinery based on technical specifications provided by Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders.
• Manage RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons, vendor negotiations, and purchase order finalization.
• Coordinate machine installation schedules with vendors and project teams.
• Ensure timely delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty documentation.
• Track CAPEX budgets and procurement milestones for plant expansion projects.
• Maintain complete documentation related to machinery procurement and project execution.

OPEX Procurement (Maintenance & Operational Purchases)

• Procure maintenance spares, consumables, electrical items, mechanical components, MRO materials, safety equipment, utilities, and indirect purchases.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of operational materials for manufacturing plants.
• Monitor inventory levels for critical engineering and maintenance items.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Stores for procurement planning.
• Optimize procurement lead times to minimize production downtime.

Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers for machinery, industrial equipment, engineering services, and operational materials.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs, manufacturers, and authorized distributors.
• Conduct vendor capability assessments and performance reviews.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical machinery and spare parts.
• Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis before finalizing high-value purchases.
• Track procurement savings and identify opportunities for commercial improvements.
• Ensure procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Procurement Planning & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Production, Finance, and Maintenance teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Develop procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Track procurement progress from requisition to commissioning.
• Identify procurement risks and proactively mitigate delays.
• Support new plant setup, expansion, and modernization initiatives.

Inventory & Stores Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels of critical machinery spares and engineering consumables.
• Prevent stock shortages while optimizing inventory carrying costs.
• Coordinate with Stores for inward inspection and inventory accuracy.
• Support periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliation.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and payment records.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procurement standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% on-time procurement of CAPEX machinery as per project schedules.
• ≥95% on-time availability of OPEX materials and maintenance consumables.
• Procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• ≥95% vendor on-time delivery performance.
• Zero production downtime due to procurement delays.
• 100% compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Inventory optimization with minimal stock-outs and controlled inventory ageing.

Interview process - Virtual and Face-to-Face

Skills: Required Skills

Technical Skills

• CAPEX Procurement
• OPEX Procurement
• Heavy Machinery Procurement
• Industrial Equipment Sourcing
• Plant & Factory Procurement
• Engineering Procurement
• MRO Procurement
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Vendor Development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Commercial Negotiation
• Cost Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• RFQ/RFP Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Inventory Management
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/Tally or equivalent)
• MS Excel & MIS Reporting

Soft Skills

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Project Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
• High Ownership and Accountability

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 7–15+ years of experience in Procurement/Purchase.
• Proven experience in CAPEX procurement of heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong experience in OPEX procurement, MRO materials, engineering consumables, and maintenance purchases.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing, engineering, automotive, heavy engineering, process manufacturing, metals, building materials, or industrial manufacturing will be preferred

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with one of India's leading export manufacturing organizations.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing expansion and capital investment projects.
• High-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to drive strategic procurement initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Collaborative work culture with significant career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complete procurement for academic, admin, IT, transport, housekeeping & facility items.
• Evaluate PRs, prepare POs, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify, onboard & manage vendors; negotiate best pricing and contracts.
• Maintain procurement documentation, compliance, and vendor performance reports..
• Monitor stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure uniform quality across all campuses
• Coordinate with School Principals, HODs, Finance, IT, Transport & Maintenance teams.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with 2+ years in a managerial role. Experience in Education/School/University sector preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, contract handling & cost-saving skills.
• Good knowledge of school/university procurement, government norms, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office & ERP systems.
• Graduation, Operations, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Handle procurement of engineering materials, components, and equipment.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors/suppliers.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for delivery, quality, and payment terms.
• Maintain purchase records and vendor documentation.
• Monitor inventory requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Develop new vendors and maintain existing vendor relationships.
• Follow company procurement policies and cost-control measures.

Required Skills:

• Procurement / Purchase
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Purchase Order (PO)
• RFQ / Quotation Management
• Vendor Development
• Cost Analysis
• Inventory Management
• MS Excel
• ERP/SAP knowledge
• Engineering materials/components knowledge

Location: Chennai (On-site)

Experience: Minimum 2+ years in e-commerce operations

About the Company

A leading premium menswear brand with a strong omni-channel presence across India. The company is known for its high-quality apparel and growing e-commerce footprint via its own platform and leading marketplaces.

Role Overview

The Ecommerce Manager – Operations will be responsible for ensuring seamless marketplace operations, catalog accuracy, supply chain coordination, and operational excellence across platforms. This role requires strong analytical skills, vendor management capabilities, and hands-on execution to support digital growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketplace Operations: Manage daily operations across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, TataCliq, and other marketplaces.
• Catalog Management: Oversee product listings, SKU creation, stock updates, and campaign readiness.
• Order Fulfillment: Coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely dispatches, inventory accuracy, and smooth customer experience.
• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Liaise with marketplace SPOCs, logistics partners, and internal teams for operational efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs including order accuracy, turnaround time, returns, and reconciliation.
• Process Optimization: Identify gaps, streamline workflows, and implement automation for efficiency.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to marketplace policies and generate weekly/monthly operational reports.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of e-commerce operations and marketplace workflows
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with ERP/e-commerce tools preferred
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving orientation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai with cross-functional teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or related field
• MBA preferred but not mandatory

Note: The interested professionals with relevant experience should be currently based in South India.

Industry: Solid Wood Furniture Manufacturing

Reporting to: Transformation Head

Location: Jaipur - Mahindra World City - Bagrur, Ajmer Road (multi-plant environment)

Looking for a candidate who has handled projects in manufacturing / Industrial Sector.

Role Purpose

The Transformation PMO will support and drive execution of a multi-year business transformation program aimed at scaling the organisation by 5X.

This is a high-energy, execution-oriented role for an early-career professional who can bring rigour, follow-through, and structure to multiple transformation initiatives, while working closely with senior

leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Execution

• Drive day-to-day execution of multiple transformation initiatives across operations, supply chain, ERP, sales, exports, domestic expansion, and cost optimization

• Break high-level initiatives into clear tasks, milestones, owners, and timelines

• Ensure timely closure of actions through rigorous follow-up PMO Governance & Tracking

• Maintain a central transformation plan and trackers

• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and benefits

• Highlight slippages early and propose corrective actions

Senior Leadership Coordination

• Coordinate with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, IT, and HR

• Act as a neutral execution enabler who can push, remind, and escalate diplomatically

• Prepare structured inputs for leadership

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare weekly progress updates and monthly leadership decks

• Maintain risk and issue logs with clear ownership and mitigation plans

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify cross-functional dependencies and execution bottlenecks

• Proactively flag risks related to decisions, capacity, or timelines

• Track mitigation actions to closure

Ad-hoc Strategic Support

• Support leadership with data analysis, process documentation, workshops, and vendor coordination

• Act as a hands-on problem solver, not just a tracker

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 2–3 years of total work experience

• Exposure to PMO, consulting, operations excellence, transformation, or project execution roles preferred

• Manufacturing, supply chain, or ERP exposure is an advantage but not mandatory

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

• MBA / PGDM (Operations, Strategy, General Management) preferred but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies

Must-Have

• Strong execution and follow-up discipline

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Comfort engaging with senior management

• Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams

• Strong structuring, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioural Traits

• High energy, ownership mindset, and drive

• Comfortable pushing timelines respectfully

• Proactive, resilient, and solution-oriented

• Learns fast and operates well in ambiguit

Role Positioning

• High-visibility role with close exposure to CEO / COO

SAP Team Lead / SAP Business Process Lead (m/w/d)

 Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: IT / Operations / Supply Chain

 About Swissplast AG

Swissplast is a Swiss plastics technology company specializing in the thermoforming and deep-drawing of high-quality plastic components for various industrial applications. With operations across Switzerland and Germany, Swissplast Ag combines innovative production technologies, quality, and customer-focused solutions to serve a diverse range of industries.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SAP Team Lead / SAP Business Process Lead to take ownership of SAP-related processes across logistics, purchasing, order management, and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP expertise with proven leadership experience and a practical understanding of cross-functional business processes. You will work closely with different departments, drive process improvements, manage SAP-related responsibilities, and ensure knowledge is effectively transferred across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SAP-related activities across logistics, purchasing, order management, and production
• Support and optimize SAP processes within SD, MM, and PP
• Manage cross-functional SAP projects and process-improvement initiatives
• Acts as a bridge between the European and Indian teams, translating the German team’s requirements into English and clearly communicating them to the Indian team through regular meetings and discussions.
• Take responsibility for department-level SAP activities and coordinate team members where required
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions
• Create, maintain, and improve SAP reports and business documentation
• Use SAP reporting and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze data and support business decisions
• Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements
• Ensure consistent SAP processes and effective knowledge sharing across teams
• Quickly learn company-specific SAP processes and independently take ownership of new responsibilities
• Train and support colleagues and transfer SAP knowledge effectively to other team members

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of strong SAP experience, ideally in logistics, purchasing, order management, or related business processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP SD, MM, and PP
• Proven experience working on cross-functional SAP projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage people and take responsibility for department-level activities
• Strong understanding of business processes within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in plastics manufacturing or a similar production environment is highly desirable
• Excellent Excel skills and solid experience working with SAP reports and data
• Native or bilingual English proficiency
• German communication skills are Mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident approach to work
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different departments
• Strong ability to learn company-specific SAP processes quickly and transfer knowledge to others

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on SAP professional and confident leader who can bridge the gap between business operations and SAP.

You should be comfortable taking ownership, solving problems independently, communicating with stakeholders, and driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience in plastics or a comparable production environment will be a strong advantage.