Wellness is building digital first, health brands for elective health concerns.
Man Matters is a digital elective health platform for men, helping 2.5M men every year diagnose and solve for their hair loss, beard growth, fitness, and nutrition concerns by offering personalized treatment plans and access to expert doctors and health coaches.
Be Body Wise is an online womens elective health platform, serving 4M women every year by providing personalized solutions and doctor consults across concerns for hair health, body care, sleep, and nutrition.
Little Joys is an online health platform for kids, helping 2M parents every year solve for their childs physical, mental, and emotional development by offering age-appropriate solutions for nutrition, immunity, brain health, and bone health with access to expert doctors and nutritionists.
We have now launched a company in the US and are a top seller in the category there, and this role is for that.
Role Summary :
The Head Supply & Procurement is responsible for ensuring best-in-class fill rates, cost-efficient procurement, and seamless coordination across 3P manufacturing partners.
The role owns the end-to-end supply value chain from raw material and packaging sourcing to production planning, dispatch readiness, and inventory health ensuring that all NPD and BAU products meet service levels, cost targets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Supply Chain Planning & Fulfilment :
- Own SKU-wise fill rates and ensure >99 PERCENT availability across e-commerce and modern trade channels.
- Lead monthly S&OP with Demand, NPD, and Finance teams to align production and supply plans with business targets.
- Develop and track inventory health dashboards FG, RM, PM, and WIP to minimize stockouts and obsolescence.
- Set up production planning templates and ensure adherence to weekly / monthly production schedules at all 3P sites.
Procurement & Vendor Management :
Lead the Procurement team for raw materials, packaging materials, and third-party services.Drive cost efficiency through negotiation, benchmarking, and alternate vendor development.Establish strategic sourcing frameworks for key categories actives, excipients, and primary packaging.Monitor supplier OTIF (On Time In Full) performance, quality compliance, and payment cycles.3P Manufacturing Operations :
Manage the network of third-party manufacturing units (nutraceuticals, foods, personal care, etc.) for consistent output and quality.Review plant capacity, efficiency, and quality KPIs regularly; identify and onboard new 3Ps as per growth plans.Implement monthly business reviews (MBRs) with each 3P to track performance, CAPA, and NPD support.Work closely with QA, NPD, and Packaging teams to enable smooth commercialisation of new products.Cost & Efficiency Management :
Own RM / PM cost vs. cost-sheet variances, drive VA / VE projects for margin improvement.Optimize logistics, MOQ planning, and freight costs through structured supplier partnerships.Support working capital management via inventory turns and payment term Collaboration :Partner with R&D / NPD teams to ensure raw material readiness for new launches.Coordinate with Finance and Demand Planning for monthly closing, purchase budgeting, and reconciliation.Align with Regulatory and QA on vendor audits, certifications, and compliance documentation.Key Metrics / KPIs :
SKU Fill Rate (PERCENT).Cost Savings (PERCENT) vs. Baseline.OTIF from Vendors (PERCENT).3P Manufacturing Efficiency (PERCENT).Profile Requirements :
Education : B.Tech / BE in Engineering or Food Tech; MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.
Experience : 10-15 years in supply chain / procurement / contract manufacturing in FMCG, Food, or Strong in S&OP, procurement analytics, and vendor management.
Experience with ERP / SAP systems.Ability to manage multi-location 3P manufacturing.Strong leadership, negotiation, and execution skills.Locations : Thane.
Employment Type : Full-Time.
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