Supply Chain Director—End-to-End Orchestration
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The Supply Chain Orchestrator: Supply Chain Director
Supply chain directors oversee end-to-end material flow—sourcing, logistics, inventory, suppliers, planning. They earn ₹1,25,000-2,15,000/month, advancing to ₹2,40,000-3,80,000+/month as VP or COO.
What Supply Chain Directors Do
Supply Chain Strategy (35%):
- Define sourcing strategy
- Plan logistics network
- Design inventory strategy
- Plan supplier strategy
- Set service level targets
- Optimize total supply chain cost
Supplier Management (25%):
- Develop strategic suppliers
- Manage key supplier relationships
- Plan supplier diversity
- Manage supplier risks
- Drive supplier innovation
Operations (25%):
- Manage procurement team
- Oversee logistics operations
- Monitor inventory levels
- Manage fulfillment
- Control supply chain costs
Leadership (15%):
- Lead supply chain organization
- Develop talent
- Build supply chain culture
- Mentor professionals
- Succession planning
Key Responsibilities
Strategic (50%):
- Supply chain vision and strategy
- Sourcing strategy
- Logistics network design
- Supplier strategy
- Risk management strategy
- Cost optimization strategy
Operational (35%):
- Team management
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Problem resolution
- Vendor management
External (15%):
- Supplier relationships
- Logistics partner management
- Customer interface
- Regulatory compliance
Critical Skills
- Strategic supply chain management
- Sourcing and procurement strategy
- Logistics and transportation networks
- Supplier relationship management
- Global supply chain knowledge
- Financial management (managing large budgets)
- Negotiation and vendor management
- Risk management
Salary Expectations
Supply Chain Director:
₹1,25,000 – ₹2,15,000/month
Senior Director / VP Supply Chain:
₹2,15,000 – ₹3,30,000/month
Chief Procurement Officer / Chief Logistics Officer:
₹3,30,000 – ₹5,00,000+/month
Entry Requirements
- 14-16 years supply chain/procurement experience
- 8-10 years in senior supply chain roles
- Multi-plant or multi-country supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing background
- Logistics network management
- Vendor management expertise
- Executive presence and communication
The Bottom Line
Supply chain directors optimize material flow for competitive advantage. Entry ₹1,25,000-2,15,000 → VP level ₹2,15,000-3,30,000+. Direct impact on company profitability. Executive compensation. Clear path to VP or C-suite logistics roles.