Head of Supply Chain

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain to lead our end-to-end supply chain operations—from procurement and production to warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing large-scale supply chains within the direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion space, with a proven capability to optimize cost, quality, and speed across multiple product categories. This is a leadership role where the entire supply chain team will report to you.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Architecture

  • Define the long-term supply chain vision, strategy, and roadmap for a multi-category D2C fashion brand.
  • Build scalable systems, processes, and frameworks that support 10x growth in product volumes and categories.
  • Establish robust governance mechanisms, KPI frameworks, and dashboards for proactive decision-making (on-time in full (OTIF), fill rate, forecast accuracy, lead times, cost-to-serve).
  • Identify risks, supply disruptions, and inefficiencies and design strategic interventions to strengthen resilience.

• Network Design & Vendor Ecosystem Development

  • Create the overall sourcing and manufacturing ecosystem: cluster strategy, vendor mix, diversification plans, and capacity mapping.
  • Develop long-term partnerships with top-tier vendors and factories to ensure agility, quality, and competitive cost structures.
  • Lead contract strategy, supplier scorecards, and multi-year planning cycles to ensure consistent performance.

• Demand, Inventory & Production Strategy

  • Build advanced demand forecasting and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes in collaboration with Category, Merchandising, and Finance.
  • Design inventory strategies for growth categories, new launches, and seasonal spikes.
  • Establish strong frameworks to optimize working capital, reduce dead stock, and improve inventory accuracy across channels.

• Supply Chain Digitization & Systems Enablement

  • Drive the adoption of ERP, planning tools, and automation across procurement, production, warehousing, and logistics.
  • Implement end-to-end visibility tools to enhance planning accuracy, cost control, and real-time tracking.
  • Lead technology-enabled transformations to shorten lead times and elevate overall agility.

• Logistics, Fulfillment & Network Optimization

  • Own strategic planning for multi-warehouse models, regional hubs, freight optimization, and last-mile efficiency.
  • Build and manage the fulfillment strategy for D2C, marketplaces, and offline channels.
  • Evaluate and onboard strategic third-party logistics (3PL) partners, ensuring cost, speed, and service-level alignment with business goals.

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Partnering

  • Partner with Design, Merchandising, Finance, and Technology to align supply chain capabilities with business strategy, assortment plans, and growth sprints.
  • Provide strategic insights on demand trends, category expansion feasibility, and launch readiness.
  • Enable Marketing and Category teams with reliable availability planning for campaigns and new drops.

• Team Development & Leadership Excellence

  • Build a strong leadership bench within procurement, planning, production, and logistics.
  • Foster a culture of high ownership, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor teams to evolve from operational executors to strategic thinkers and problem-solvers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably with a D2C fashion or lifestyle brand.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of footwear, handbags, and related product manufacturing ecosystems.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and scaling teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent command of data analysis, planning, and process improvement methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and supply chain planning tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of sustainability practices in supply chain management.
• Experience with international sourcing and global supply chain strategies.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and logistics.

Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, focusing on D2C fashion or lifestyle brands.

Environment

• The role will be based in Chandigarh. Work setting details (remote, in-office, hybrid) have not been specified.

Salary

• Salary details have not been provided.

Growth Opportunities

• Potential career advancement opportunities have not been specified.

Benefits

• Details on offered benefits are not provided.