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From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.\nPresent in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.Greenfield Site Launch & Industrialization\nLead the end-to-end Supply Chain workstream for the new plant start-up and industrialization.\nBuild Supply Chain processes, systems, governance and organization from a greenfield environment.\nDevelop the Supply Chain launch roadmap aligned with plant commissioning and production ramp-up milestones.\nDefine and implement planning policies, inventory strategies, warehouse processes and logistics flows.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI), industrial transfers and production readiness reviews.\nRecruit, train and develop the Supply Chain team required for production launch and growth.\nEstablish operational KPIs, reporting cadence and governance mechanisms prior to SOP (Start of Production).\nDrive launch readiness reviews and manage supply chain-related risks during ramp-up.\n1. Demand Planning & S&OP\nTranslate customer demand, sales forecasts and program requirements into an integrated Supply Chain and Production Plan.\nLead the monthly S&OP process in coordination with Sales, Program Management, Operations, Finance and Engineering.\nIdentify demand-supply gaps, capacity constraints, material risks and recovery actions.\nMaintain a rolling 12-18 month supply and capacity outlook.\nEstablish clear priorities based on customer requirements, program milestones and business objectives\nDesign and implement the site's S&OP / IBP process, governance and decision-making framework.\nEstablish demand, supply, inventory and capacity review cycles and escalation processes.\nLead executive S&OP reviews during plant launch and production ramp-up phases.\n2. Production Planning & Control\nOwn the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure alignment with available capacity, manpower, materials and customer demand.\nOptimize production loading across manufacturing lines and work centers.\nEnsure timely release and closure of Manufacturing Orders / Work Orders.\nMonitor plan adherence and drive corrective actions for deviations.\nEstablish appropriate production lead times, safety stocks and planning parameters.\nWork closely with Production and Engineering to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.\nManage demand, capacity and inventory trade-off decisions during ramp-up phases.\n3. Material Planning & MRP\nExisting responsibilities plus:\nOwn the MRP process and ensure availability of materials in line with the production plan.\nMonitor material shortages, long-lead items, critical components and supplier constraints.\nEstablish and maintain accurate ERP planning parameters including:Lead times\nLot sizes\nSafety stocks\nReorder levels\nMOQ\nSupplier lead times\nPlanning horizons\n\nDevelop material risk dashboards and provide early-warning alerts.\nDrive shortage recovery plans with Procurement, Suppliers and Operations Define and deploy MRP planning policies, parameters and system governance from plant start-up through serial production.\nValidate material planning assumptions, safety stock strategies and inventory buffers required for launch readiness.\n4. Procurement & Supplier Management\nLead procurement planning in alignment with production and material requirements.\nEnsure timely release and follow-up of Purchase Orders / Purchase Requisitions.\nMonitor supplier OTD, quality, lead time and responsiveness.\nEstablish supplier recovery plans for critical shortages and delayed deliveries.\nIdentify and mitigate single-source and long-lead supplier risks.\nWork with Strategic Sourcing and Quality to develop alternate sources wherever required.\nSupport supplier capacity assessments and supplier development initiatives.\nValidate supplier capacity against projected production growth requirements.\nDevelop business continuity strategies for critical commodities and components.\nSupport supplier localization and supply base development initiatives where appropriate.\n5. Inventory Management\nOwn factory inventory performance covering raw material, WIP and finished goods.\nEstablish inventory targets based on demand, lead time, criticality and customer requirements.\nDrive reduction of:Excess inventory\nObsolete inventory\nSlow-moving inventory\nUncontrolled WIP\n\nEnsure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and robust inventory-control processes.\nBalance inventory investment vs. customer service and production continuity.\n6. Warehouse & Logistics\nExisting responsibilities plus:\nProvide overall direction to stores, warehouse and material handling operations.\nEnsure timely material receipt, inspection, storage, kitting and issue to production.\nEstablish FIFO/FEFO and appropriate storage controls where applicable.\nEnsure traceability and preservation of aerospace/defence materials.\nOptimize internal material movement and point-of-use availability.\nCoordinate finished-goods dispatches and logistics to achieve customer delivery commitments\nDesign warehouse layout, storage concepts, inventory locations and material flow processes.\nDefine inbound, internal and outbound logistics models for the site.\nEstablish receiving, traceability, inventory-control and materials-management processes prior to launch.\nSupport implementation of traceability systems.\nManage customs and import/export activities for materials, components, equipment and finished goods, ensuring compliance with applicable customs regulations and trade requirements.\nCoordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders and relevant internal functions to ensure timely customs clearance and minimize supply-chain disruptions.\nEstablish customs documentation, classification, valuation and record-retention processes for import and export transactions.\nMonitor customs-related risks, duties, taxes, permits and regulatory requirements and drive timely resolution of exceptions.\n\n7. ERP / Digital Supply Chain\nExisting responsibilities plus:\nEnsure high data integrity across ERP/MRP systems.\nEstablish robust governance for:BOM\nMaterial master\nRoutings\nLead times\nPlanning parameters\nPurchase orders\nProduction orders\nInventory records\n\nDrive digitalization of supply-chain dashboards and performance monitoring.\nImprove planning accuracy through data analytics and automation.\nLead Supply Chain requirements definition for ERP/MRP implementation and deployment.\nDefine planning master data structures, transaction governance and reporting requirements.\nValidate BOMs, routings, inventory policies and planning parameters prior to ERP go-live.\nLead Supply Chain User Acceptance Testing (UAT), training and stabilization activities.\nEnsure ERP/MRP readiness and data integrity prior to production launch.\n8. Risk Management & Business Continuity\nEstablish a Supply Chain Risk Management framework covering critical materials, suppliers, logistics and capacity.\nEscalate risks early with clear impact, mitigation and recovery actions.\nDevelop launch-specific risk mitigation plans covering suppliers, material availability, capacity constraints, systems readiness and logistics.\nManage greenfield supply chain risk registers and drive closure of critical launch risks.\n9. Continuous Improvement\nLead Supply Chain improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, VSM and data-driven problem solving.\nImprove:Planning accuracy\nInventory turns\nSupplier OTD\nMaterial availability\nProduction plan adherence\nLead time\nOTIF\nSupply Chain cost\n\nEstablish standard work and governance across the Supply Chain organization.\n10. Product Launch, NPI & Industrial Transfers\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes and industrial transfer programs.\nEnsure planning and procurement readiness for prototype, pilot, qualification and serial production phases.\nCoordinate with Engineering, Quality and Program Management to ensure launch readiness.\nSupport customer audits, FAI/PPAP activities and production qualification requirements where applicable.\nCandidate Profile\nEducation :\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.\nMaster's degree / MBA in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business Administration preferred.\nExperience\n10-15 years of experience in Supply Chain / Operations / Production Planning in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in aerospace & defence, electronics, electrical, precision engineering or other high-reliability manufacturing is preferred.\nProven experience managing a factory-level supply chain organization.\nExperience in a greenfield / ramp-up environment would be an advantage\nProven experience leading Supply Chain activities in a greenfield manufacturing facility, plant start-up, industrial transfer, major ERP implementation or production ramp-up environment.\nDemonstrated experience establishing planning, procurement, warehouse and logistics processes from a greenfield or start-up environment.\nDemonstrated success in achieving production readiness, launch readiness and operational stabilization during plant ramp-up.\nTechnical Competencies\nExisting competencies plus:\nS&OP / IBP\nMPS / MRP\nProduction Planning & Control\nMaterial Planning\nProcurement\nInventory Management\nWarehouse Management\nSupplier Management\nCapacity Planning\nERP / MRP / PLM systems\nAdvanced Excel / Power BI or equivalent analytics tools\nLean Manufacturing / Six Sigma\nGreenfield Plant Launch & Start-Up\nIndustrialization & Manufacturing Ramp-Up\nProject Management\nProgram Management\nChange Management\nERP Deployment & Go-Live\nMaster Data Governance\nLaunch Readiness & Operational Readiness Reviews\nNew Product Introduction (NPI)\nLeadership Competencies\nExisting competencies plus:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capability\nAbility to manage cross-functional teams\nStrong stakeholder-management skills\nAbility to operate in a high growth / high-pressure manufacturing environment\nStrong execution discipline\nData-driven decision making\nExcellent communication and escalation management\nAbility to build and develop Supply Chain teams\nProven ability to build Supply Chain organizations, processes and governance from the ground up.\nExperience recruiting, developing and scaling Supply Chain teams during periods of rapid growth.\nStrong project leadership and cross-functional execution capabilities.\nAbility to lead through uncertainty, ambiguity and changing business priorities typical of greenfield environments.\nStrong capability to balance launch objectives with operational performance requirements.\nAt Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. 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