Supply Chain Manager

What you'll do

Supply Planning & Demand Forecasting

• Develop accurate demand forecasts for pet food and medicine categories based on historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align supply plans with business objectives and market demand.
• Maintain the right balance between demand fulfillment and inventory efficiency.

Inventory Planning & Optimization

• Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
• Use inventory management tools and KPIs (e.g., stock turnover rate, days of inventory) to optimize stock across warehouses and retail locations.

Gross Margin Optimization

• Analyze the profitability of pet food and medicine categories by reviewing cost structures, pricing, and supply chain expenses.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and process improvements to boost margins.
• Reduce wastage, markdowns, and inefficiencies through data-driven decision-making.

P&L Accountability

• Collaborate with finance to monitor category-wise P&L and profitability targets.
• Analyze variances between planned and actual performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Align supply chain decisions with overall business and financial goals.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for the storage, handling, and transportation of pet medicines and food products.
• Monitor vendor certifications and audit quality standards to guarantee compliance and safety.

Who You Are :

Graduate from a premium institute (IIT, IIM, NIT, SRCC, DU, BITS, etc.).

03 years of experience in supply chain, operations, consulting, or analytics.

Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills (SQL or ERP knowledge a plus).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Passionate about building systems, solving problems, and making an impact.

A love for pets is a plus.