Head of Sourcing and Supply Chain

Job Title: Head of Sourcing & Supply Chain (AVP)

Company: Miko (RN Chidakashi Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)

Location: Mumbai, India

Function: Operations

Reports to: COO

About Miko

Miko is a consumer robotics company on a mission to bring AI-powered companions into homes around the world. Our products blend advanced robotics, AI, and content to create meaningful interactions for children. As we scale globally, building a resilient, cost-efficient supply chain is central to our growth.

Role Overview

We're looking for a sharp, hands-on sourcing and supply chain leader to own end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for Miko's hardware products. This is a senior leadership role you'll shape strategy, manage critical supplier relationships, and ensure uninterrupted supply to support global production and retail commitments, including oversight of inbound freight and delivery to distribution partners.

What You'll OwnSourcing & Supplier Management

Lead strategic sourcing for all hardware components electronics, motors, plastics, packaging, and finished goods across a global supplier base (primarily Asia)Negotiate contracts, pricing, MOQs, and payment terms with suppliersBuild and maintain a diversified supplier ecosystem; identify and qualify alternates to reduce single-source riskOwn supplier performance through KPIs: OTD, quality, cost trends, and responsivenessSupply Chain Planning

Own demand planning, inventory management, and procurement scheduling aligned to production and launch calendarsPartner with product, engineering, and sales teams to translate forecasts into accurate procurement plansMaintain safety stock and buffer strategies for high-risk or long-lead componentsDrive lead time reduction and working capital optimization across the supply baseLogistics Coordination

Oversee inbound freight from Asia factories freight forwarder relationships, shipment tracking, and cost managementCoordinate outbound delivery to 3PLs and retail distribution partners, including key accountsTeam & Stakeholder Leadership

Lead and mentor the sourcing and supply chain teamCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and retail account teamsReport supply chain health, risks, and cost performance to leadership regularlyWhat We're Looking For

1014 years across sourcing and supply chain, with at least 4 years in a leadership roleBackground in consumer electronics, hardware, or robotics strongly preferredProven experience managing supplier relationships in China or Southeast AsiaWorking knowledge of international freight, Incoterms, and landed cost enough to manage forwarder relationships and flag risksStrong commercial acumen experienced in contract negotiation and cost modelingData-driven decision-makingOperates well in a fast-paced, startup-scale environment bias for action, high ownershipNice to Have

Experience managing supply chains for retail-distributed hardware productsPrior exposure to cost-down programs on electromechanical or PCB-heavy productsFamiliarity with trade compliance across US, EU, and India lanesPay: 2,000,[hidden],500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid sick timeProvident FundWork Location: In person .