Senior Manager - Unit Supply Chain

JOB SUMMARY

Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overall management of materials right from procurement & warehousing to FG dispatch. Some of the key roles & responsibilities include inventory management, scheduling, vendor development, coordinating with regional/ central teams etc. on all material related matters etc. As Supply Chain Manager collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs, purchase supplies and materials as per the business requirement and coordinate & supervise receiving procedures.

Drive and control operations for the department with respect to all legal and regulatory requirements whilst operating within the defined cost budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and execute daily/weekly/monthly production plans in alignment with demand forecasts and market priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and HO Planning teams for timely material availability and line scheduling.
• Track and improve Production Plan Adherence (PPA) through proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Procurement Coordination & DG Management

• Plan DG (Dry Goods) procurement schedules and coordinate receipts with HO/Central Procurement teams.
• Track DG shortfall and ensure alternate sourcing to avoid line stoppages.
• Ensure strict adherence to P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes as per Procurement Policy.
• Control DG write-offs through systematic monitoring and utilization tracking.
• Manage supplier performance, conduct vendor evaluations, and drive corrective actions.

Inventory & Stores Management

• Maintain accurate and optimized inventory levels through JDE/SAP and physical stock counts.
• Ensure compliance in receipt, verification, and disbursement of materials per internal standards.
• Monitor DG losses (issue/return/reconciliation) and report deviations.
• Drive and sustain 5S, FSMS, FSSC 22000, ISO, and GMP standards in warehouse and store areas.

Logistics & Dispatch

• Plan and schedule dispatches of finished goods ensuring OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.
• Coordinate with Excise, QA, Transporters, and Depot teams for smooth operations.
• Track and reduce detention through root cause analysis and process improvements.
• Ensure all documentation and legal compliance for dispatch and excise movement.

Vendor & Scrap Management

• Conduct vendor visits and development programs to improve service reliability and quality.
• Participate in scrap committee to negotiate and achieve best realization rates.
• Oversee proper storage, segregation, and disposal of scrap as per company and statutory norms.

Compliance, Safety & Audit Readiness

• Ensure compliance to all SOPs, work instructions, and company policies across SCM functions.
• Maintain readiness for all internal/external audits (ISO, FSSC, FSSAI, EHS, Excise).
• Drive EHS culture and ensure zero safety incidents within SCM operations.
• Coordinate closure of audit findings within defined timelines.

People Development

• Conduct skill gap analysis for permanent and contractual workforce.
• Design and execute training programs for functional skills, GMP, safety, and system knowledge.
• Build an engaged, competent, and motivated SCM team aligned with organizational values.

Reporting & MIS

• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports for decision making and performance monitoring.
• Ensure accuracy in JDE reporting and monthly data submission to HO Finance & Procurement.
• Track KPIs like DG availability, stock accuracy, PPA, OTIF, and cost metrics.

Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive

  Operational Excellence

  by optimizing material flow, improving process efficiency, and reducing losses.
• Lead

  Cost Excellence

  initiatives through better negotiation, logistics optimization, and resource utilization.
• Promote

  Quality Excellence

  by embedding PRIME, GMP, and Lean practices in daily operations.
• Foster

  People Excellence

  by nurturing leadership, accountability, and performance-driven culture.
• Implement and sustain

  digital tools, automation, and performance dashboards

  for visibility and control. Act as a change agent to identify and execute improvement projects aligned with business priorities (e.g., Project Zero, PRIME, FG OSC, Reuse initiatives).

KEY INTERFACE

INTERNAL:

• Unit Head
• Supply Chain
• HO / Central Procurement Team
• Finance
• Production and Quality Control in the Unit
• IT/ JDE Support
• Sales

EXTERNAL:

• Scrap Vendors
• Dry Goods Vendors
• Bottling Partner
• Govt. Agencies
• Transporters/ Unions (in case as appl.)
• Bonds (if outsourced)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postgraduate preferably Engineer/ MBA in Supply Chain or Operations

EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in logistics/procurement activities of a comparable industrial enterprise.
• Adept at procurement procedures and techniques.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management would be an added advantage.
• Well versed with Excel and Power Point.
• Advanced knowledge of leading warehousing and transportation practices.
• Experience of working on ERP systems.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Self-starter.
• Good team player.
• Team Management.