Supply Chain Lead - International Business - FMCG

LEAD - SUPPLY CHAIN - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - FMCG

At present, We are having an urgent opening for LEAD - SUPPLY CHAIN - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS for a REPUTED FMCG Co based at MUMBAI location.

The company is a fast-growing FMCG company with a yearly turnover of 1200 - 1600 crores having its international presence in Bangladesh, GCC countries, Nepal and ROW market

Position : Lead: Supply Chain Management : International Business

Supervised by : Head: International Business

Supervises : At present none, individual contributor role

Location : Mumbai

Purpose :

A central role in Supply chain working with all the IB units and the stakeholders in India and the external vendor ecosystem to improve operational efficiencies and service for the IB units.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

Planning, Strategy & Financials:

- Formulate comprehensive plans for the purchase and sourcing of Raw and packing Materials for the various international units.

- Coordinate with units outside of India

- Develop new vendors for new raw, packing and finished products

- Support Head-IB in supply chain streamlining, optimal utilization of resources, improving process efficiencies and reducing the total cost.

- Manage the S n OP for IB business working with relevant stakeholders of sales, marketing and plants.

- Responsible for setting up of manufacturing, sourcing, procurement in international geographies in close coordination with IB & India supply chain teams.

- Work with functional managers of Supply chain and operations function for continuous improvement in operations and for transfer of best practices to the various units outside of India.

Operational/ Functional:

- Follow systems and processes for evaluation of suppliers measure effectiveness

- Adhere to standardized systems and processes to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce redundancies in supply chain of all the units

- Develop & maintain strong relationships with suppliers

- Assist Head-IB in implementation of cost reduction plans

- Ensure timely supplies to all units

- Negotiate competitive rates and freight charges with the vendors to minimize costs without compromising quality and timely availability

Policies, Processes and Procedures:

- Take responsibility of improving profitability by identifying cost reduction opportunities through appropriate and timely information support and analysis

- Take initiatives for cost reduction in transportation, storage and other related costs by new initiatives and standardizing them

- Ensure the availability of information on key operational and cost parameters at every stage of the Raw Material procurement cycle