We are building a next-generation consumer products company with ambitions to create category-leading brands across India and global markets. Having established strong product-market fit, we are entering an accelerated growth phase and are looking for exceptional leaders who can build scalable business foundations.

This is a unique opportunity to join the company as the first senior supply chain leader and build the entire supply chain organization from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the operating model, infrastructure, systems, partnerships, and team required to support the company's growth journey from 1x to 10x scale.

About the Role:

The Head of Supply Chain will own and lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing Coordination, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, Customer Fulfillment, and Supply Chain Excellence.

This role requires a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational execution. The ideal candidate should have experience scaling supply chains in high-growth consumer businesses while maintaining strong service levels, operational efficiency, and working capital discipline.

You will work closely with the Founders and Leadership Team to build a resilient, technology-enabled, and customer-centric supply chain organization capable of supporting rapid business expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and execute the company's long-term supply chain strategy.

- Design the operating model required to support rapid growth.

- Build scalable supply chain capabilities across planning, procurement, logistics, and fulfillment.

- Develop a roadmap for supply chain transformation and automation.

- Partner with leadership on growth planning, expansion initiatives, and new market entry strategies.

- Serve as the primary supply chain advisor to the executive team.

Demand Planning & Integrated Business Planning:

- Establish best-in-class demand forecasting processes.

- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

- Improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline across the organization.

- Align commercial plans with operational capabilities.

- Create demand visibility frameworks that enable proactive decision-making.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing:

- Develop sourcing and procurement strategies across all spend categories.

- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.

- Lead commercial negotiations and long-term contracts.

- Drive supplier consolidation and procurement efficiencies.

- Create supplier governance and performance management frameworks.

- Build a resilient and diversified sourcing network.

Manufacturing & Vendor Operations:

- Partner with contract manufacturers and production partners.

- Ensure production plans align with demand forecasts and growth objectives.

- Drive manufacturing efficiency and service reliability.

- Support new product introductions and category expansions.

- Develop contingency plans for supply continuity and risk management.

Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment:

- Design and optimize national warehousing and distribution networks.

- Build scalable logistics capabilities across online and offline channels.

- Improve fulfillment speed, delivery accuracy, and customer service levels.

- Drive freight optimization and transportation cost management.

- Establish operational KPIs across warehousing and logistics functions.

Inventory & Working Capital Management:

- Develop inventory planning and governance frameworks.

- Improve inventory turns while maintaining service levels.

- Reduce stock-outs, overstocks, and obsolete inventory.

- Optimize working capital and cash conversion cycles.

- Drive inventory visibility through technology and analytics.

Supply Chain Excellence & Automation:

- Implement scalable processes, systems, and controls.

- Lead ERP, planning, and supply chain technology initiatives.

- Introduce automation and advanced analytics across the supply chain.

- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

- Build data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Team Building & Leadership:

- Build the entire supply chain organization from the ground up.

- Hire and develop high-performing teams across planning, procurement, logistics, and operations.

- Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Mentor future leaders and create succession plans.

- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across departments.