Plan & Deliver - SCM Lead Rudrapur

Job Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Management

• Execute plant-level supply chain strategy to ensure continuous material availability for production.
• Participate in monthly and weekly S&OP/IBP processes to align production, inventory, and logistics with business needs.

Warehouse & Logistics Management

• Oversee warehousing of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods for optimal space utilization.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive efficiency in inbound/outbound logistics and maintain service level adherence.
• Manage internal/external logistics partners for timely, cost-effective material movement.

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Ensure timely renewals of AMC, CAMC, HR agreements (canteen, security, bus transportation), logistics, and warehousing contracts.
• Manage procurement of direct/indirect materials with central procurement.
• Build strong relationships with local suppliers, transporters, and contractors.
• Evaluate and improve vendor performance using KPIs and scorecards.

Inventory Management

• Maintain RM/PM inventory: 4 weeks for RM, 3 weeks for PM.
• Monitor and reduce slow & obsolete inventory (target: 20% improvement).
• Oversee scrap/redundant inventory disposal per company policy.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits for accuracy and compliance.

Budgeting & Cost Management

• Prepare annual supply chain budgets covering procurement, logistics, and warehousing.
• Ensure adherence to budgets across warehousing, transportation, freight, COGS, sales OH, VSE, GB, and copack.
• Execute CI projects to achieve ~2% budgeted savings and identify future opportunities.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service or compliance.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, audits, and documentation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of material movement, vendor contracts, and purchases.
• Achieve 100% compliance in LSR, Gemba, safety schedules, ZHR, and EHS frameworks.

Required Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Engineering, MBA in Supply Chain / Operations Management preferred

Experience:

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Plant-based supply chain management, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or process industries

Key Competencies & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with

  SAP

• Advanced proficiency in

  MS Excel

• Understanding of safety, statutory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Vendor negotiation and relationship management.
• Strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.