Competitiveness & Transformation Execution Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Competitiveness & Transformation Execution Lead based in India.

This role sits at the heart of a strategic supply chain transformation agenda, focusing on driving competitiveness, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across end-to-end value chains. You will lead and support high-impact transformation initiatives that span product portfolio, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement. The position offers strong exposure to cross-functional stakeholders, global teams, and senior leadership, within a fast-paced and data-driven environment. It is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex supply chain challenges through analytics, structured project delivery, and commercial insight. You will play a key role in shaping and executing initiatives that directly influence cost performance and business outcomes. The environment is highly collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and measurable impact.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting supply chain competitiveness and transformation initiatives, ensuring structured execution and value delivery across projects.

• Lead or support end-to-end transformation projects focused on improving supply chain competitiveness, cost efficiency, and operational performance
• Extract, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple systems (e.g., ERP and planning tools) to build robust datasets for modelling and decision-making
• Develop and maintain supply chain cost models covering raw materials, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, freight, and pricing structures
• Support initiatives linked to product cost competitiveness, operational cost optimization, industrialization, and broader transformation agendas
• Drive data-led insights to enable network optimization and improved financial and operational decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution
• Track project progress, manage risks and interdependencies, and support governance reporting and value delivery monitoring

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in supply chain transformation, data-driven analysis, and structured project management within complex industrial or FMCG environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (supply chain, engineering, business, or equivalent)
• 9+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally within lubricants, chemicals, or FMCG industries
• Proven experience in project or program management, with formal certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred
• Strong expertise in data extraction and analysis using tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Solid experience in supply chain cost modelling and scenario analysis across complex value chains
• Good understanding of commercial principles, cost structures, and basic accounting concepts
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams, geographies, and seniority levels
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and execution capabilities in fast-paced environments

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry benchmarks
• Exposure to global transformation programs and senior leadership stakeholders
• Career development opportunities in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment
• Access to continuous learning and upskilling opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with strong focus on equity and belonging
• Relocation support within the country (where applicable)
• Health, wellness, and employee support programs (subject to eligibility)