Head - Supply Chain - JD ROLE PURPOSE Lead and build a scalable, integrated and process-driven Supply Chain organisation capable of supporting rapid business growth while delivering superior product availability, inventory efficiency, operational discipline, Food Safety, Quality and customer service. PROFILE 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain - FMCG - Food - Consumer Products - Import & Distribution, with demonstrated experience in building or transforming supply-chain organisations. Strong understanding of: Demand Planning - S&OP - Inventory - Imports - Warehousing - Distribution - Logistics - Food Safety - Quality Systems - 3PL - ERP/WMS - Supply Chain Analytics. PRIMARY MANDATE Someone who can bring structure to a fast-growing organisation, establish scalable processes, develop people and systems, and simultaneously remain hands-on enough to solve operational problems. Need to Build a world-class, scalable and process-driven Supply Chain capable of supporting 2x business growth with the right product, at the right place, at the right time - with uncompromising Quality and Food Safety. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation: - Design and implement the company's end-to-end Supply Chain operating model. - Establish robust SOPs, policies, processes, systems, controls and governance across all locations. - Drive standardisation across warehouses and branches. 2. Demand, Forecasting & Supply Planning: - Establish a robust S&OP - demand-supply planning process. - Improve forecast accuracy and supply visibility. - Translate business plans into inventory and supply plans. - Establish appropriate inventory norms, safety stocks and replenishment mechanisms, across the network including Branches, GT, MT, E-Com Customers and to Brand Retail stores as well. 3. Inventory & Working Capital: - Own inventory health across the network. - Optimise inventory while maintaining agreed service levels. - Drive reduction in slow-moving, non-moving, ageing and near-expiry stock. - Strengthen FEFO/FIFO, batch control and inventory accuracy. - Balance availability, working capital and expiry risk. - Ensuring Controls on branch Operations by having checks on Inventory and Account Receivables. 4. Import, Warehousing & Distribution: - Optimise international shipment planning, import clearance (Mumbai) and inbound flow. - Lead currently 2 warehouses (Bhiwandi & Chennai) & 8 Branch Operations across the country which would expand going forward. - Establish common warehouse and Branch Operating standards and controls. - Optimise transportation, distribution network and 3PL performance. - Ensure high Fill Rates and order fulfilment performance both from warehouse and branches. 5. Quality System & Food Safety: - Make Quality and Food Safety integral to every supply-chain process. - Ensure compliance with applicable Food Safety, regulatory and company standards. - Establish robust controls for receiving, storage, handling, dispatch and transportation across the network. - Strengthen batch traceability, product quarantine, recalls, withdrawals and CAPA processes at both warehouses and at branches. - Drive a strong Quality First culture across warehouses and branches. - Drive the QMS Certification Programs from Certifying Bodies for the Organisation. 6. Process, Systems & Governance: - Identify process gaps and eliminate operational dependencies on individuals. - Implement ERP/WMS/TMS and data-driven dashboards where required. - Establish clear authority, accountability, approval matrices and escalation mechanisms. - Build MIS and management dashboards for decision-making. - Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives. 7. People & Organization: - Build a high-performing Supply Chain team with clear roles and accountability. - Develop capability at warehouse and branch level. - Establish performance management and succession planning. - Create a culture of ownership, discipline, quality and continuous improvement plan.

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Head - Supply Chain - FMCG/Retail 

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