Senior Manager Unit Supply Chain

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 (e.g. 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.

Job Posting End Date :

Target Hire Date :

Target End Date :

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1