Job Description

:Assistant Manager - CBOGodrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaJob Title: Assistant Manager - CBOJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeFunction: ProcurementBusiness: Godrej Agrovet Limited - Animal FeedLocation: Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAbout Godrej Industries Group (GIG)At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.About the roleRoles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Packaging Materials portfolio for multiple businesses in GAVL and execute procurement strategies to achieve business annual and long term objectives
• Design sourcing models with detailed cost structure and periodically review/refine the costing of existing as well as new vendors.
• Preparing annual budget with reasonable cost estimates and ensure that spend remains within budget norms
• Develop framework for vendor identification and onboarding to ensure competitive sourcing by enhancing vendor base
• Continuously scan domestic and international commodity trends and pricing fluctuations to make buying decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities and at the same time maintain high quality standard of materials
• Keep track of new developments in packaging industry & identify opportunities for implementation within GAVL.
• KPI lead portfolio management by performing periodic spend analysis, inventory controls, rejections reduction etc to align procurement action with business plans. Make best use of digital platforms and ERP solutions to gather insights related to spend management, inventory, cost metric, disposals etc to aid in decision-making.
• High degree of collaboration to be done with multiple stakeholders to ensure material availability and meet customer demands with regard to FP delivery. Coordinate with marketing team to understand product requirements and new product launches. Ensure readiness for changes in existing designs as well as packaging materials for new product launches.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Business Heads, Procurement team at HO and Regional offices, R&D and Quality team, NPD team, Supply Chain and Plant operations team, Marketing, Finance, Customer Development.
• External: Vendor partners, expert insights for developing new or improve packaging materials
• Strong focus on Supplier Relationship Management with all with all packaging suppliers and partner with them to drive continuous improvement agenda. Conduct Vendor Evaluation on annual basis and engage with them for sustaining high ratings and focus on developmental areas
• Analyze & review Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and work collaboratively with internal teams and vendors for Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) in case of non-compliance vis-\xc3\xa0-vis specifications.
• Identify cost saving opportunities by focusing on inventory management principles and ensure minimal low/non-moving inventory across regions.
• Increased focus on EPR compliances with support from legal team & guide regional CBO teams accordingly.
• Lead the packaging procurement team members, providing guidance and support to team members to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Must be ready to travel extensively across India for vendor development, complaint resolutions and other packaging related works.

Who are we looking for?Education:

• Education - Degree or Diploma with specialization in Packaging from renowned institute + MBA (preferred)

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of total experience with at least 3 years in leading Packaging procurement.
• Prior experience in large scare manufacturing organization is MUST (Food processing industry or FMCG will be preferable).

Skills:

• Sound judgment and analytical thinking skills will be highly required in this role.
• Strong Interpersonal skills for leading/driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to interact & coordinate effectively with senior stakeholders for resolution of issues.
• Strong data analysis skills for identification of actionable insights.
• Fluent English in written and oral, with excellent communication skill, Use of ERP application, SAP.

Whats in it for you?Be an equal parentMaternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on returnPaternity support, including paid leaveNew mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelAdoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave optionsNo place for discrimination at GodrejGender-neutral anti-harassment policySame sex partner benefits at par with married spousesGender transition supportWe are selfish about your wellnessComprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up optionsUncapped sick leaveMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej WayStructured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievementsPerformance-based earning opportunitiesAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.

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