JOB SUMMARY:

- Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overall management of materials right from procurement & warehousing to FG dispatch. Some of the key roles & responsibilities include inventory management, scheduling, vendor development, coordinating with regional/ central teams etc. on all material related matters etc.

- As Supply Chain Manager collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs, purchase supplies and materials as per the business requirement and coordinate & supervise receiving procedures.

- Drive and control operations for the department with respect to all legal and regulatory requirements whilst operating within the defined cost budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Planning & Scheduling:

- Develop and execute daily/weekly/monthly production plans in alignment with demand forecasts and market priorities.

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, and HO Planning teams for timely material availability and line scheduling.

- Track and improve Production Plan Adherence (PPA) through proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Procurement Coordination & DG Management:

- Plan DG (Dry Goods) procurement schedules and coordinate receipts with HO/Central Procurement teams.

- Track DG shortfall and ensure alternate sourcing to avoid line stoppages.

- Ensure strict adherence to P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes as per Procurement Policy.

- Control DG write-offs through systematic monitoring and utilization tracking.

- Manage supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and drive corrective actions.

Inventory & Stores Management:

- Maintain accurate and optimized inventory levels through JDE/SAP and physical stock counts.

- Ensure compliance in receipt, verification, and disbursement of materials per internal standards.

- Monitor DG losses (issue/return/reconciliation) and report deviations.

- Drive and sustain 5S, FSMS, FSSC 22000, ISO, and GMP standards in warehouse and store areas.

Logistics & Dispatch:

- Plan and schedule dispatches of finished goods ensuring OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.

- Coordinate with Excise, QA, Transporters, and Depot teams for smooth operations.

- Track and reduce detention through root cause analysis and process improvements.

- Ensure all documentation and legal compliance for dispatch and excise movement.

Vendor & Scrap Management:

- Conduct vendor visits and development programs to improve service reliability and quality.

- Participate in scrap committee to negotiate and achieve best realization rates.

- Oversee proper storage, segregation, and disposal of scrap as per company and statutory norms.

Compliance, Safety & Audit Readiness:

- Ensure compliance to all SOPs, work instructions, and company policies across SCM functions.

- Maintain readiness for all internal/external audits (ISO, FSSC, FSSAI, EHS, Excise).

- Drive EHS culture and ensure zero safety incidents within SCM operations.

- Coordinate closure of audit findings within defined timelines.

People Development:

- Conduct skill gap analysis for permanent and contractual workforce.

- Design and execute training programs for functional skills, GMP, safety, and system knowledge.

- Build an engaged, competent, and motivated SCM team aligned with organizational values.

Reporting & MIS:

- Ensure daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports for decision making and performance monitoring.

- Ensure accuracy in JDE reporting and monthly data submission to HO Finance & Procurement.

- Track KPIs like DG availability, stock accuracy, PPA, OTIF, and cost metrics.

Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

- Drive Operational Excellence by optimizing material flow, improving process efficiency, and reducing losses.

- Lead Cost Excellence initiatives through better negotiation, logistics optimization, and resource utilization.

- Promote Quality Excellence by embedding PRIME, GMP, and Lean practices in daily operations.

- Foster People Excellence by nurturing leadership, accountability, and performance-driven culture.

- Implement and sustain digital tools, automation, and performance dashboards for visibility and control.

- Act as a change agent to identify and execute improvement projects aligned with business priorities (Project Zero, PRIME, FG OSC, Reuse initiatives).

KEY INTERFACE:

INTERNAL:

- Unit Head.

- Supply Chain.

- HO / Central Procurement Team.

- Finance.

- Production and Quality Control in the Unit.

- IT/ JDE Support.

- Sales.

EXTERNAL:

- Scrap Vendors.

- Dry Goods Vendors.

- Bottling Partner.

- Govt.

- Agencies.

- Transporters/ Unions (in case as appl.

- Bonds (if outsourced).

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Postgraduate preferably Engineer/ MBA in Supply Chain or Operations.

EXPERIENCE:

- 10-15 years of relevant experience in logistics/procurement activities of a comparable industrial enterprise.

- Adept at procurement procedures and techniques.

- Strong financial and business acumen.

- Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management would be an added advantage.

- Well versed with Excel and Power Point.

- Advanced knowledge of leading warehousing and transportation practices.

- Experience of working on ERP systems.

- Proficient with inventory reporting systems.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across levels of management and staff.

- Excellent organizational and planning skills.

- Self-starter.

- Good team player.

- Team Management.