Head - SCM, Vantage Nutrition LLP

Group Company

Primary Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy & Operations:
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and client delivery expectations.
• Ensure smooth coordination between demand planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.
• Procurement & Vendor Management:
• Source and manage suppliers for raw materials, packaging components, and third-party services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs to optimize cost and ensure material quality and availability.
• Evaluate and develop alternative suppliers to mitigate risks.
• Planning & Inventory Control:
• Forecast material requirements based on sales projections and production plans.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with production planning to align material availability with production schedules.
• Logistics & Distribution:
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to clients or distribution centers.
• Optimize warehousing, freight, and distribution strategies.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, USFDA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for traceability, audits, and certifications.
• Support client audits and regulatory inspections.
• Global Operational efficiencies:
• Ensure standardization of vendors / materials / terms for Global Vantage Nutrition Operations.
• Enter into Loger term contracts for Global supplies of products and services.
  

Key Result Areas

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Data-Driven Planning
• Regulatory & Quality Awareness
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  

Key Interfaces

• Stores
• Production
• Quality Control
• HR and Admin
• Maintenance
• Purchase
  

• Vendors of materials
• Service providers (varied)
• Logistics service providers
• Custom clearance agents (imports)
• Freight Forwarders (exports/dispatches)
  

Competencies