Udaan - Cluster Sourcing Manager - FMCG Segment

Job Description:

- Assortment planning through market visits by understanding buyer insights, seasonality changes, brand and competition strategies

- Finalizing right mix of supplier/distributors to meet geographical sales demand with periodical review on brand performance and driving vendor relation

- Developing joint plans with suppliers to ensure appropriate investment budget for enhancing category growth and the return on investment for mutual benefits

- Plan and design the launch of new product line. Monitor and evaluate success of launches

- End to end ownership of sellers' business ensuring good fill rates, in-stock rates, etc.,

- Drive category growth through innovation and new initiatives

Key Responsibility Areas:

- Planning - Responsible for preparing a SKU Oriented Supply Plan

- Vendor Onboarding & Development - Enable vendor searching and ensure their onboarding. Conducting vendor Joint Business Proposals, Market Place Management.

- Ensuring Product Quality - Conduct Root Cause Analysis for all Top Refund SKU's

- Training - Facilitate Manpower Training on Products

- Negotiation - Ensure Merch Revenue Generation and PO Based Negotiation

- Event Management - Promotion Alignment with vendors for Events

What we are looking for:

- A degree in engineering, economics or similar field with MBA in General Management

- 2 - 4 years of experience from Top Tier colleges/4-8 years from non Top Tier Colleges

- Having sourcing experience in Food/FMCG in modern trade/ecommerce is preferable

- A demonstrated record of leading team, hiring talent, team development

- Excellent data analysis, data interpretation and first party problem solving approach

- Ability to take initiative in a constantly changing work environment and a generalist do- what- it takes mind-set

- A demonstrated record of positively owning and leading initiatives and continuous process improvement mind-set

What do you bring to the table?

- Self-driven Attitude: You have superior organizational skills, integrity and great follow through on tasks. You don't get overwhelmed easily

- Naturally curious: You are innovative, extremely creative, analytical and constantly challenging the status quo

- Graceful: You are self-aware, well-spoken, and humble. You will be the face of udaan. You are fun to work with and excited about building something awesome for SMB's in India.