**JOB SUMMARY:** The SCM Operations Governance Lead is a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining governance structures that permits, database management and inventory optimization for North America Region. The individual is expected to lead a team of 5 individual contributors effectively to achieve organizations strategic objectives. The individual in this role will lead efforts to harmonize processes, mitigate risks, and embed a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain ecosystem. **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. **Driving Database Management through the team members:** + Creation & correction of material and customer code in line with already defined practices + Identification of missing database elements and working with stakeholders to fill missing data + Supporting data migration during implementation of new software + Extending product and customer from one plant/organization to another 1. **Driving Inventory Optimization Role through the team members:** + Responsible for setting, monitoring & achieving annual SLOB inventory targets in conjunction with planning target + Develop and drive implementation of SLOB inventory management policies, standards, guidelines, technology and procedures leveraging best practices + Build collaborative relationships with the extended supply chain planning team, plant teams, finance and the Procurement & Logistics teams to understand drivers of inventory projections, challenge to achieve inventory targets, and highlight risks and opportunities 1. **Driving Permit through the team members:** + Preparation of monthly sales data of products that require special permits + Tracking consumption of critical substances purchases which require special permits **WHO YOU ARE:** + Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Masters degree or professional certification + 812 years of experience in supply chain operations. + Demonstrated expertise in developing governance structures for complex supply chains. + Advanced knowledge of supply chain processes, database management and inventory optimisation + Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills. + Proficiency in ERP and supply chain tools such as SAP. + Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. + Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. **Job Location** : Sun House, Goregaon East, Mumbai We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.