Supply Chain Manager

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Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, vendor management, and driving cost-effective and timely fulfillment of client manufacturing requirements. A strong understanding of nutraceutical ingredients, GMP, and regulatory compliance is essential.Their major responsibilities are to design a strategic purchasing system, deal with vendors & logistics service providers - negotiate on contract terms, prepare and meet budget for the purchase department, perform cost analysis, audit vendors, and oversee daily purchasing operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic, Planning & Functional

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Operations:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and client delivery expectations.
• Ensure smooth coordination between demand planning, procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.

2. Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Source and manage suppliers for raw materials, packaging components, and third-party services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs to optimize cost and ensure material quality and availability.
• Evaluate and develop alternative suppliers to mitigate risks.

3. Planning & Inventory Control:

• Forecast material requirements based on sales projections and production plans.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with production planning to align material availability with production schedules.

4. Logistics & Distribution:

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to clients or distribution centers.
• Optimize warehousing, freight, and distribution strategies.

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with

  FSSAI

  ,

  GMP

  ,

  USFDA

  , and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for traceability, audits, and certifications.
• Support client audits and regulatory inspections.

6. Global Operational efficiencies:

• Ensure standardization of vendors / materials / terms for Global Operations.
• Enter into Loger term contracts for Global supplies of products and services.