Job Description

• An excellent opportunity to work with a fast-growing organization.
• Opportunity to take on Head role in the SCM Function of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) with key stakeholders.
• Drive the organizational mission, focusing on improving fill rates and achieving top and bottom-line growth.

Global Sourcing/Procurement:

• Lead domestic and international procurement for RM/PM.
• Synchronize forecasting, demand, and supply planning with procurement strategies to ensure supply continuity for D2C/B2C orders.

Logistics/OTIF Deliveries:

• Oversee logistics operations, including On-Time In-Full (OTIF) order fulfilment from warehouses and vendor locations.
• Manage first-mile and last-mile operations to ensure timely deliveries, minimize returns, and ensure customer and marketplace success.

Vendor/Supplier/3PL Management:

• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Ensure cost-effective procurement of logistics services, raw materials, packaging materials, and SKUs.
• Monitor vendor performance based on quality, cost, lead time, and delivery norms.

Warehouse Operations:

• Manage warehousing space of 50,000 sq. ft., operated by 3PL service providers.
• Oversee material receiving, distribution, Just-In-Time (JIT) and First-In-First-Out (FIFO) practices, stock audits, and space utilization.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain healthy inventory levels to prevent excess inventory and stock outs.
• Optimize purchase spending and costs by managing non-moving and slow-moving SKUs.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory.

Process Improvement/Automation:

• Lead projects aimed at improving fill rates, inventory turnover, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Establish and transform systems and IT tools to enhance process automation, agility, and resource savings.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor cross-functional team members.
• Oversee hiring, on boarding, succession planning, and career development.
• Implement training and coaching programs to empower team members to achieve their best performance.

An excellent opportunity to work with a fast-growing organization|Opportunity to take on Head role in the SCM Function of the OrganizationA successful candidate should have:

• Post Graduation from Tier 1 or 2 Business School or B. Tech/BBA from a reputed University,
• Work Experience: Min. 8 years of celebrated work experience,
• Designation: Manager/Senior Manager Level,
• Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field with excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
• Should have sound knowledge about the industry (F&B or FMCG) and insights about the operational activities too like (but are not exhaustive to):

1. Inventory management
2. Vendor management & development
3. RM/PM/Logistics cost optimization
4.Good material keeping ability * Excellent organizational and project management skills

• A strategic and analytical mind.

Our client is one of the fastest growing start ups within the Food Consumer sector with strong brand presence.In addition to an attractive compensation package, the candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation in a high visibility role having a direct impact on the success of the business operations.

Michael Page