Manager - Finished Goods Sourcing

As an Assistant Manager/Manager Sourcing (Production) at Purplle's Vikhroli office in Mumbai, your primary focus will be on end-to-end production-facing sourcing from manufacturers. You will be responsible for efficient demand and capacity planning across multiple factories. Your role will involve finalizing and communicating manufacturing plans, daily production oversight, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze manufacturing demand (STRs) across all factories to determine requirements. - Identify unmet demand and capacity constraints, and develop reallocation strategies for a balanced Manufacturing Plan. - Finalize the Manufacturing Plan in alignment with business goals and communicate it effectively to key stakeholders. - Review and monitor daily production plans from each factory to ensure alignment with operational cycles and supply chain objectives. - Consolidate and analyze daily manufacturing reports, track plan vs. actual metrics, and provide detailed updates to the Category Manufacturing Manager. - Ensure production processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, collaborating with Quality Assurance teams for defect resolution. - Identify and analyze data on production bottlenecks and inefficiencies for continuous improvement. - Assess STR requirements against plant capacity, optimize source allocations, and transportation lanes to address capacity constraints. Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions. Key Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration across teams. - Experience in manufacturing planning, logistics, and multi-factory operations is a plus. - Candidates with beauty and personal care industry experience are preferred. At Purplle, founded in 2011, you will be part of one of India's premier omnichannel beauty destinations. With over 1,000 brands, 60,000+ products, and 7 million monthly active users, Purplle offers a seamless blend of online and offline experiences. In addition to hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses, offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials. The company's technology-driven hyper-personalized shopping experience ensures a unique, customer-first approach. In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status and is backed by a group of esteemed investors. With a strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India's booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.,