Executive Hiring is looking for a GM - Supply & Operations Planning for an FMCG.

Post Grad in IE / IM / Ops. or MBA in Ops from NITIE / SPJIMR / XLRI / IIM, Kozhikode with 14 - 16 years of exp. (of which atleast last 3 - 4 years at the Leadership level) in the Supply Chain Planning, especially in Demand, Logistics & Warehousing, Replenishment in a Top Rung FMCG.

Role Overview:

As the General Manager of Supply & Operations Planning, you will serve as the strategic architect of our end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. You will lead the orchestration of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and capacity planning, ensuring that our operational output aligns seamlessly with aggressive business growth targets. This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and logistics execution, requiring you to partner closely with Sales, Finance, and Procurement leadership to drive cross-functional alignment. By transforming complex data into actionable supply chain insights, you will directly influence our bottom-line profitability, service levels, and market responsiveness, ultimately ensuring that our products reach customers with maximum efficiency and minimal friction.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to harmonize demand signals with supply capabilities, ensuring optimal inventory health across all regional nodes.

- Design and implement robust forecasting models that leverage historical trends and market intelligence to improve accuracy and reduce stock-out risks for key product lines.

- Oversee complex logistics and distribution networks to streamline operational workflows, thereby reducing lead times and enhancing overall service delivery standards.

- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Sales and Finance to translate commercial goals into actionable supply chain strategies that support long-term business scalability.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks in the supply chain and deploying data-driven solutions to optimize operational costs and resource allocation.

- Mentor and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and analytical rigor to meet evolving market demands.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex Supply Planning and Demand Planning frameworks, with a proven track record of scaling operations in high-growth environments.

- Exceptional ability to synthesize large datasets into strategic narratives, allowing for informed decision-making at the executive level.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and navigate organizational complexities to achieve consensus.

- A deep understanding of modern logistics and supply chain technology stacks, coupled with the ability to adapt to hybrid work environments in major metropolitan hubs.

- A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or an MBA from a premier business school, providing the foundational knowledge required to manage large-scale operations.

- Proven capability to lead with a global mindset, ensuring that supply chain strategies remain resilient against market volatility and shifting consumer behaviors.

In case this of interest to you, please share your updated resume mentioning CTC.