Subject Matter Expert, Supply Chain Process Management

Job description

Job Description

SME – Supply Chain (Process Governance and Management )

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support process documentation and standardization initiatives within the supply chain sourcing domain . This role will work closely with process excellence leads and business stakeholders to capture, structure, and document end-to-end supply chain processes into clear, scalable SOPs and process flows . The ideal candidate should be able to translate complex, cross-functional business processes into simple, structured, and actionable documentation , with clear articulation of roles, workflows, and measurable outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality SOPs for supply chain processes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and audit readiness
• Translate business inputs into structured, step-by-step documentation with clearly defined roles, inputs, outputs, and exception handling
• Create process flow diagrams (Visio/BPMN) for current and future-state workflows to enable end-to-end process visibility ( Convert ambiguous or verbal process discussions into clear, logical, and easy-to-follow documentation ).

Ability to handle and impart process level training. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Finance) to gather inputs and validate process accuracy . Ensure all documentation is standardized, version-controlled, and aligned with governance and compliance requirements Support continuous improvement by updating process documents, maintaining repositories, and contributing to training and onboarding materials .

• Must-Have Requirements 6 + years of experience in: Process Management / SOP PLM / business analysis support
• Proven ability to create: SOPs with Process flow diagrams
• Strong understanding of supply chain / sourcing / procurement processes
• Ability to work across multiple functions and translate inputs into structured outputs
• Excellent written communication with clear, concise, and well-structured documentation
• Strong attention to detail and logical thinking .

Critical Capabilities (Derived from Interview Gaps Observed)

We are specifically looking for candidates who can: Present information in a crisp, structured, and easy-to-understand manner Clearly articulate process steps, ownership, and measurable outcomes Demonstrate business context understanding , not just documentation mechanics Avoid generic or theoretical responses—focus on practical, real-world process documentation Show ability to handle cross-functional processes , not just isolated tasks .

Tools & Technical Skills Process mapping tools

Visio / Lucid chart / BPMN tools .

DMS tools exposure like

Arena, MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Familiarity with ERP systems .

Familiarity with CI methodologies

Lean / agile / Six sigma. Preferred Background Process documentation roles in shared services / consulting Supply chain coordinators with strong documentation exposure .

Looking ideally for : 6 + years in supply chain, with demonstrated experience in cross-functional process transformation Experience working at enterprise or multi-site level

• Proven ownership of end-to-end process improvements As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to: Draft an SOP (e.g., Supplier Qualification & Onboarding)
• Create a process flow based on high-level inputs Structure an unorganized process description into a clear document.

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