Head Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Head Supply Chain Management

Location:

Role Overview:

Head of Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the

  entire supply chain function

  including procurement, production planning, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
• Plan and implement

  demand forecasting, material planning, and inventory management

  to ensure optimal production flow.
• Ensure

  cost-effective sourcing

  of raw materials and packaging items without compromising quality or timelines.
• Collaborate with

  production, QA, and sales teams

  to align supply plans with market and production needs.
• Drive

  process improvements

  and implement best practices for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Manage

  vendor development

  , supplier negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Oversee

  logistics partners

  , ensuring timely dispatches and delivery to distribution centers or key markets.
• Lead and mentor a

  team of supply chain professionals

  at the plant.
• Implement ERP-based monitoring systems and maintain accurate supply chain data and MIS reports.
  
• Maintain

  compliance with food safety, storage, and transport standards

  .

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education:

  B.Tech / B.E / MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or related fields.

• Experience:

  12–18 years of experience in

  Supply Chain Management

  within

  Food/FMCG

  (preferably biscuits, chocolates, or confectionery).
• Strong understanding of

  plant operations

  and manufacturing-based SCM.
• Hands-on experience in

  procurement, inventory control, production planning, and logistics

  .
• Exposure to

  ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally ERP)

  preferred.
• Excellent

  negotiation, planning, and leadership skills

  .
• Should have worked in a

  manufacturing setup (not only corporate office)

  .

Personality & Fit:

• Ground-level leader with strong coordination ability.
  
• Quick decision-maker under pressure.
  
• Strong process orientation and cost-conscious mindset.
  
• Capable of managing both

  strategic planning

  and

  daily operational control

  .