Supply Chain Manager

Knoxx Foods is an Australia‑headquartered B2B ingredient supplier serving Ready Meal Manufacturers and Foodservice Distributors across Asia‑Pacific. Our portfolio includes Rice, Tomato products, Coconut products and Dehydrated vegetables sourced from a global vendor network. As we scale, disciplined supply chain execution is central to maintaining service levels and cost competitiveness.

The Supply Chain Manager will manage the end‑to‑end flow of goods from company's nominated manufacturers and supplier network to Knoxx Foods in Australia or directly to nominated customer sites. The role covers to ensure timely production, quality compliance, logistics coordination, supplier performance improvement and new supplier due diligence. The position involves travelling within India and overseas. Reporting to the Head of Global Operations, the candidate works closely with Demand Planning, Quality Assurance and Finance.

• Supplier Production Management:

  Convert demand forecasts into executable production schedules; monitor production, capacity, materials and labour; resolve constraints to protect ship dates.

• New Supplier Assessment & Qualification:

  Lead commercial, technical and ethical evaluations of prospective suppliers; conduct onsite audits; align new partners with Knoxx quality, compliance and Australian standards.

• Quality & Compliance:

  Oversee in‑process and pre‑shipment inspections against agreed food safety parameters; release or hold product based on results.

• Logistics & Carrier Coordination:

  Secure ocean space with Tier‑1 shipping lines; manage documentation and container load plans; track shipments into Australia or to nominated customer hubs; escalate delays proactively, submission of correct documents and ensure smooth clearing.

• Performance & Cost Management:

  Maintain supplier scorecards (OTIF, lead time, defect rate); drive continuous improvement; negotiate cost efficiencies in freight, packaging and conversion.

• Risk Management:

  Monitor market, crop and port conditions; recommend mitigation actions; communicate risks to senior management in a timely manner.

• Supplier Production Management:

  Convert demand forecasts into production schedules; monitor capacity, materials and packaging availability; resolve issues to protect ship dates.

• Quality & Compliance:

  Oversee in‑process and pre‑shipment inspections against agreed standards, release or hold product as warranted.

• Logistics & Carrier Coordination:

  Secure ocean space with primary shipping lines; confirm bookings, documentation and container load plans; track transshipment milestones and escalate delays.

• Performance & Cost Management:

  Maintain supplier scorecards (lead time, defect rate); identify improvement projects; negotiate cost reductions in freight, packaging and conversion.

• Risk Management

  Monitor market, crop and port conditions; recommend hedging or alternate routings; provide timely updates to senior management.

• ≥ 97 % Supplier On‑Time‑In‑Full (OTIF)
• ≥ 98 % Confirmed bookings aligned with shipping plan
• ≤ 48 hours Average dwell time at Singapore hub
• < 500 ppm Quality defects
• ≥ 3 % Reduction in logistics cost per tonne
  

Experience

• 8‑10 years in end‑to‑end supply chain management for food, FMCG or ingredient trading with significant ocean‑freight exposure.
• Demonstrated success improving supplier lead times and service levels across multi‑site operations.
• Established working relationships with Tier‑1 shipping lines.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Practical knowledge of AQL sampling and HACCP requirements.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Supply Chain or Business.
• MBA or APICS/CSCP certification is advantageous.

Language

• Fluency in English; Hindi preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to influence across cultures and organisational levels.
• Willingness to travel at short notice and work across time zones.

• Competitive INR salary package.
• Remote first work model with company provided laptop and mobile allowance.
• Fully funded business travel.
• Professional development pathway toward regional operations leadership roles.
  

Knoxx Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workforce.