Group Supply Chain Leader

Sturlite Electric Private Limited | Bengaluru, Karnataka

Function

Supply Chain / Operations

Level

Senior Leadership (VP / Head of Supply Chain)

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka (with travel to manufacturing sites & key vendors)

Reports To

Promoter / Founder / Respective BU Heads

Team Size

Cross-functional team of 3040 across procurement, warehouse, logistics & planning

Industry

Electrical Products

• Lighting, Wires & Cables, Switchgear, Switches & Accessories , Solar EPC , Healthcare OTC
  
  

About Sturlite Electric

Founded in 2009 by Mr. Sanjay Jain and Mr. Mukesh Jain, Sturlite Electric is a Bengaluru-based electrical products company with an ARR of 1000cr and a pan-India dealer network of 16,000+ partners. The company has grown from an industrial cables business into an emerging FMEG challenger brand with diversified portfolio spanning:

LED lighting (indoor & outdoor)

• TUV Rheinland certified
  
  

Electrical wires & cables

• ISI marked, 99.97% pure electrolytic-grade copper
  
  

Switchgear

• MCBs and Distribution Boards
  
  

Our ambition is to build one of India's most trusted multi-category enterprises - a name that households trust for electricals and health, that industry relies on for energy, and that investors recognise as a category-defining force. We are not building a portfolio. We are building a legacy.

Sturlite Group is building something uncommon: a multi-category enterprise spanning Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG), Solar Energy (C&I and IPP), and OTC Health & Wellness three high-growth sectors that together represent India's infrastructure of daily life.

Our FMEG and Health & Wellness businesses are consumer-facing - built on brand equity, retail distribution, and household trust.

Our Solar business operates in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) energy solutions, with a clear ambition to enter Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects - a B2B and institutional play requiring credibility, relationships, and market reputation of a different kind.

With ~1000 employees and significant year-on-year growth (about 44 % CAGR), Sturlite is scaling its operations rapidly and is now building out a mature, process-driven supply chain function.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Leader will be the single owner of end-to-end supply chain operations at Sturlite Electric and the group companies from raw material sourcing and vendor management through manufacturing planning, warehousing, and last-mile distribution. This is a strategic leadership role requiring equal command of operational excellence and executive influence. The incumbent will be expected to build scalable supply chain infrastructure that supports Sturlite's ambition to become a 5x business in next 3 to 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning
  
  

Define and execute the multi-year supply chain strategy aligned with business growth goals and new product category expansion.

Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) cycles, aligning demand signals, inventory targets, and production schedules.

Build supply chain resilience through network design - warehousing, distribution hubs, and regional stocking strategy for its PAN-India operations including its growing online business.

• Production Planning & Control
  
  

Drive Production Planning & Control - translate the demand plan into stable weekly/monthly schedules, manage line loading, capacity utilisation, backlog, and changeover discipline; enforce production plan adherence within the freeze window.

• Procurement & Vendor Management
  
  

Own end-to-end procurement for raw materials (copper, PVC compounds, LED components, switchgear sub-assemblies).

Develop and manage a preferred vendor ecosystem driving cost, quality, and delivery SLAs.

Negotiate long-term supply agreements; implement vendor scorecards and periodic audits.

Drive a structured Vendor Development programme - alternate/dual sourcing, localization of imported components, vendor lead-time reduction, and spend-concentration risk management to de-risk supply and unlock cost.

• Inventory & Demand Planning
  
  

Implement demand forecasting models integrated with sales data, seasonality, and channel behavior.

Optimize working capital through inventory norms - raw material, WIP, and finished goods - across SKUs.

Drive reduction in slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory through proactive action plans.

• Logistics & Distribution
  
  

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics - carrier negotiations, freight optimization, and 3PL management.

Manage warehouse operations; implement WMS systems for real-time inventory visibility.

Ensure on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery to distributors and channel partners across 25 states.

Drive reduction in logistics cost as a percentage of revenue while improving service levels.

• Quality & Compliance
  
  

Collaborate with product and quality teams to enforce BIS, TUV Rheinland, and ISI certification requirements in the supply chain.

Ensure compliance with import/export regulations for international component sourcing.

Implement quality gate processes at supplier end and inbound receiving.

• Technology & Process Excellence
  
  

Lead digitalization of supply chain

• ERP (Tally / SAP / equivalent), WMS, and procurement automation.
  
  

Drive continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Build data dashboards and KPI frameworks for real-time supply chain visibility including Building channel-level visibility: primary vs secondary sales reconciliation, distributor stock-cover and ageing, SKU-wise regional deployment, and scheme/promotion impact modelling on demand and inventory.

• Team Leadership & Organization Building
  
  

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing.

Define organizational structure and career paths for the supply chain function.

Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain / operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Deep expertise in the electrical, consumer electronics, FMEG, or related manufacturing/distribution industry.

Proven track record in end-to-end supply chain ownership - procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing.

Experience managing multi-state distribution networks and 3PL partnerships in India.

Strong commercial acumen - ability to negotiate with vendors and drive cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading ERP/WMS systems.

B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering) or MBA (Operations / SCM) from a reputed institution.

Preferred

Experience with BIS / ISI / TUV certification processes in supply chain.

Familiarity with copper, PVC, or LED component procurement markets.

Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, or Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt).

Prior Experience In a High-growth, Founder-led Indian Manufacturing Company.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking : Translates business ambitions into supply chain architecture and execution roadmaps.

Vendor Influence : Builds long-term supplier partnerships while maintaining leverage and cost discipline.

Data-Driven Decision Making : Uses analytics and dashboards to surface insights and drive action.

Change Management : Brings structure and process discipline into a fast-growing entrepreneurial organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Works effectively with Sales, Finance, Product, and Manufacturing stakeholders.

People Development: Builds capability in the team and creates a pipeline of supply chain talent.

What Sturlite Offers

The opportunity to build and own a supply chain function from the ground up in a company at an inflection point across its different businesses

Direct access to the founding leadership team and the ability to influence company-wide strategy.

Competitive compensation package including performance-linked variable pay.

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial work culture with real ownership and accountability.

The platform to make a lasting impact on a brand rapidly expanding across India.