Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Procurement:

- Lead vendor development and relationship management, building alternate vendor pipelines to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

- Drive timely raw material (RM) and packaging material (PM) sourcing decisions to support uninterrupted manufacturing runs.

- Achieve cost reductions through strong negotiations as business volumes scale.

Demand Planning:

- Lead the demand and supply planning (S&OP) process in collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams, ensuring rolling 3-month clarity on demand and supply plans.

Supply Chain Operations:

- Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly dispatches with 3PL partners, marketplaces, and distribution hubs to maintain fill rates above 98%.

- Implement technology solutions for tracking, reporting, and insights to streamline supply chain processes.

Leadership & Systems:

- Build and mentor a high-performing team as the business scales to 150 Cr+.

- Develop and institutionalize SOPs, audit frameworks, and process discipline across operations.

- Act as a strategic partner to leadership on supply chain and procurement strategy, focusing on speed, scalability, and cost optimization.

Job Qualifications:

- 5-7 years of experience in FMCG, Food, or Nutraceutical operations with strong exposure to supply chain, procurement, vendor management, and demand/supply planning.

- Demonstrated success in establishing structured processes in fast-scaling environments.

- Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with high ownership and problem-solving orientation.

- Passion for food, health, and innovation.

- Excellent vendor relationship management and negotiation skills.

- Strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, and finance teams.

- Based in Bengaluru or open to relocation.