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Head of Supply Chain

Kheyti and our promise

• We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate change - currently building this. We wish to see every farmer be climate-smart. We are working on 3 biggest challenges of our time - climate change, livelihoods & food security!
  

• Read more by NatGeo, Mint, Outlook
  

• Leadership is globally trained (Mulago, Kellogg, Columbia) & locally experienced (10+ years building agri startups). TED, Elevate, Forbes 30U30.
  

• Our team is extremely passionate about solving the problems of agriculture. We value people with this passion and an attitude of entrepreneurship & servant leadership. We focus on their growth and give flexibility.
  

• Leadership and strategy- Develop supply chain strategies to optimize operations, align with business goals, enhance customer satisfaction, and build a high-performing team through hiring, coaching, and training.
  

• Demand & Inventory Planning-Contribute to AOP discussions, create a demand plan combining forecasts and team inputs, and establish inventory strategies for finished products and key raw materials.
  

• Sourcing & Procurement-Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement, evaluate in-source vs. outsource strategies, build vendor partnerships, align procurement with business plans, and provide market insights to leadership.
  

• Transportation, Warehousing & Commissioning- Manage logistics for on-time delivery, optimize warehousing and inventory handling, ensure efficient labor supply for installations, and maintain compliance with regulations.
  

• Process optimization & Performance Analysis and Reporting-Enhance supply chain efficiency through ERP systems, drive improvements, mitigate risks, track KPIs, and report performance insights to senior management.
  

Ideal persona

Qualifications

• Education - BE/B Tech preferably in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Operations / Supply Chain Management preferred
  

• Experience - 12-15 years in procurement, logistics, and supply chain planning for made-to-order or assembled-to-order products, with a proven track record of achieving ambitious cost savings in organizations with significant commodity costs. At least 3+ years of experience leading the supply chain function and owning end-to-end supply chain KPIs.
  

• Functional Competencies - Negotiation & Procurement, Vendor relation management, Demand & Supply Planning, Warehousing & Transportation Management, 3PL Management, Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
  

• Behavioural Competencies - Strong customer orientation, Collaborative and strong interpersonal skills, Stakeholder Management, Strong commercial acumen, good communicator, Pro-active and agile with strong sense of urgency.
  

Attitudes / Ambitions

• Mission-driven - you are excited about making a difference in the lives of smallholder farmers in the age of climate change.
  

• Innovative-by-default - you are eager about staying at the cutting edge, understanding developments and crafting unique strategies at the ground level.
  

• Problem solver - You are excited to roll up your sleeves and get into the weeds with the team, helping solve problems.
  

1. Application: jobs.kheyti.com
   

2. Resume shortlist
   

3. HR Screening Call
   

4. Round 1 Interview
   

5. Round 2 Interview
   

6. 1 day in-person Field Visit + Case Study + Final interview