This role is responsible for shaping, driving, and executing the long-term supply chain strategy for the organization. The position ensures the supply chain ecosystem is resilient, cost-efficient, digitally enabled, and scalable to support future business growth.

The role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance, Sustainability, and Commercial Strategy, acting as a strategic partner to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Supply Chain Planning

- Develop and execute a long-term supply chain strategy aligned with organizational objectives and growth plans.

- Identify structural improvement opportunities and optimize manufacturing footprints.

- Lead scenario planning, capacity modeling, and risk simulations to ensure supply continuity and optimal cost structures.

2. Network Optimization & Capex Strategy

- Evaluate and recommend changes to sourcing strategies, plant locations, warehousing models, and logistics networks based on demand forecasts and category growth.

- Build and govern long-term Capex plans, including automation, digital enablement, warehouse expansion, and sustainability initiatives.

3. Demand, Inventory & Production Strategy

- Partner with the S&OP process to improve forecast accuracy and mitigate demand-supply risks.

- Define strategic inventory norms and buffer strategies for critical SKUs and raw materials.

- Design multi-tier production and replenishment models to enhance service levels while minimizing total supply chain cost.

4. Digital Transformation & Analytics

- Lead the digital transformation roadmap for supply chain planning, including APS, AI/ML-based forecasting, IoT-driven visibility, and control tower concepts.

- Develop leadership dashboards and decision-support tools powered by advanced analytics and actionable insights.

5. Cost Optimization & Productivity

- Drive enterprise-wide productivity and cost-optimization programs across logistics, manufacturing efficiency, material yield, and working capital.

- Define, track, and benchmark KPIs to ensure sustained continuous improvement.

Experience:

- Prior experience in FMCG, beverages, or consumer goods environments strongly preferred.

- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and S&OP.

- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and large-scale transformations.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to simplify complex business challenges.

- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on exposure to planning tools, optimization models, and data analytics.

- Solid business and financial acumen, including Capex/Opex management and ROI evaluation.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities.

- Ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

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