Supply Chain Manager - FMCG

Description:

We seek a Supply Chain and Procurement Manager for a D2C brand in Bengaluru.

Job Responsibilities:

Procurement:

- Lead vendor development & relationships.

- Create alternate vendor pipeline for better quality & cost considerations.

- Drive timely RM/PM sourcing decisions to ensure on time manufacturing runs.

- Reduce Cost with strong negotiations as scale of the business multiplies Demand Planning Process.

- Lead the demand & supply planning (SNOP) process along with GM Manufacturing & Quality Head to drive clarity for rolling 3 months in terms of demand & supply plans.

Supply:

- Daily, weekly, monthly despatch co-ordinations for 3PL partners, Market places & all Q-com hubs.

- To ensure fill rates >98% at all times.

- Embed technology solutions for easy of tracking & insight creations to streamline the process.

Leadership & Systems:

- Build a small, high-performing team as the business scales to 150 Cr+.

- Create and institutionalize SOPs, audit frameworks, and process discipline.

- Be a thought partner to the Founder on supply & procurement strategy, speed maximization & cost optimization.

Job Qualifications:

- 57 years of experience in FMCG, Food, or Nutraceutical operations with strong exposure to supply, procurement, vendor management, demand/supply planning processes.

- Proven track record of building structured processes in fast-scaling environments.

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

- Passion for food, health, and innovation.

- Excellent relationship management skills for vendor management.

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

- Based in Bengaluru or open to relocation.