Senior Supply Chain Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

About the role

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is expanding its aerospace manufacturing footprint in Vemagal, Karnataka, with the H125 Program – the first private‑sector helicopter final assembly line in India. We are seeking a senior supply chain professional to lead end‑to‑end material flow, logistics and inventory management that support high‑volume production of the H125 helicopter.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production and operations.
• Drive supplier performance, procurement efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Manage logistics, inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Maintain SCM documentation, reports and dashboards; coordinate internal and external audits.
• Track and report SCM KPIs such as inventory turns, OTIF and cost savings.
• Oversee procurement planning, order placement and supplier follow‑ups.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery and cost, and implement improvement actions.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 + years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in aerospace or high‑tech manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier networks and large‑scale logistics operations.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in KPI tracking and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of compliance, quality standards and audit processes.

Required skills

• Supply chain planning and execution.
• Procurement and vendor management.
• Logistics, inventory control and warehouse management.
• SCM documentation, reporting and dashboard creation.
• KPI monitoring and continuous improvement.