SCM Lead (Supply Chain Management Lead)

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About GRIPIT:

GRIPIT (formerly Global Commerce) is India's most trusted marketplace for global innovation. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company dedicated to enabling global brands to seamlessly enter, distribute, and scale within the diverse and booming Indian market. We offer end-to-end solutions, managing everything from regulatory compliance and localization to marketing, retail, e-commerce, and D2C distribution. Our core mission is to put global products directly into Indian hands, acting as the strategic, comprehensive growth partner for international brands. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, deep market understanding, and a culture of innovation.

The Opportunity:

SCM Lead

1 Lakh Sqft state-of-the-art warehouse

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supply Chain Oversight:

  Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that supports GRIPIT's mission of seamless market entry and scalable growth for global brands in India.

• Logistics & Import Optimization:

  Lead all inbound and outbound logistics operations, with a strong focus on maintaining and further improving our import efficiency. This includes customs clearance, freight forwarding, and transportation management.

• Warehousing Excellence:

  Manage and optimize operations within GRIPIT's warehouse, ensuring peak efficiency for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch across B2B, B2C, and D2C channels.

• Inventory Management:

  Implement robust inventory control systems to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize holding costs, reduce obsolescence, and support multi-channel fulfillment.

• Returns Management Integration:

  Collaborate closely with the returns team to integrate our unique 3-category QC process (Fit for Re-sale, Fit for Re-furbished, To be Scrapped/Parts for Repair) into the broader supply chain flow, maximizing value recovery.

• Process Improvement & Automation:

  Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology adoption within the supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

• Vendor & Partner Management:

  Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers, customs brokers, and other third-party vendors to ensure reliable and cost-effective services.

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

  Utilize supply chain analytics to monitor KPIs, identify bottlenecks, forecast demand, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership regarding operational performance and strategic improvements.

• Compliance & Risk Management:

  Ensure all supply chain operations adhere to Indian regulations, international trade laws, and internal compliance standards, while proactively mitigating risks.

• Team Leadership & Development:

  Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across supply chain, logistics, and warehousing functions.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience ( 8-12 years) in end-to-end Supply Chain Management, with significant experience in logistics, warehousing, and multi-channel fulfillment (B2B, B2C, D2C).
• Demonstrated expertise in managing import operations and customs clearance in India, with a track record of driving efficiency improvements.
• Strong operational leadership experience, ideally having managed large-scale warehouse facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management best practices and systems.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in supply chain planning tools and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field. Master's degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of regional Indian languages is a plus.



Why Join GRIPIT?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a critical function within a rapidly expanding company at the forefront of India's consumer market. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational backbone that enables global brands to succeed in India. At GRIPIT, your leadership will directly contribute to our commitment to operational excellence, working with a dynamic team and leveraging state-of-the-art facilities. If you are passionate about driving efficiency, optimizing complex systems, and making a tangible impact on global brand success, we invite you to join our journey.

Ready to lead our supply chain to new heights? Apply now!