Vadilal - Manager - Product Management - International Business

We have an opportunity for a Manager-Product Management- International Business at our Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Location.
Preferred Industries: Food/ Dairy
Experience: 12-15 years of experience in the Food processing industry.
Bond: 3 years
Job Description:
- Manage third-party operations, developing SOPs, including ordering, inventory control, and coordinating closely with relevant departments to ensure smooth operations.- Ensure timely fulfilment of orders by working backwards at the supplier end to avoid delays.- Identify, source, and manage R&D ingredients for developing new formulations and improving existing products' quality and cost-effectiveness.- Coordinate and conduct value-added audits of third-party manufacturing units and any other audits as required by the business.- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements from the exporting country.- Support third-party operations and QA in resolving ingredient, formula, and process-related issues.- Manage collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Customer Support, Marketing, and Quality Assurance, and third parties to identify route causes and recommend strategic solutions to address market complaints.- Manage product specifications, documents, and system entries (SAP).- Investigate, report, and make sound recommendations based on data analysis, QC findings, and inputs from third-party suppliers.- Control costs by regularly reviewing formulations, developing vendors to improve operational efficiency, and identifying bottlenecks to provide efficient sourcing solutions.- Monitor third-party accounts, receivables, payments, and stock, ensuring commercial agreements are followed consistently.Desired Candidate Profile:
- Strong techno-commercial skills with the ability to understand business prospects and optimize spending for better value.- In-depth knowledge of dairy and food processing technology, especially sweets, snacks, savouries, Namkeen, Bakery, and Paneer.- Up to date with the latest innovations and trends in food processing.- Strong regulatory awareness, networking skills, commitment, and team spirit.- Understanding of food safety laws and process requirements, including HACCP/ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 implementations.- Experience with external audits, third-party audits, testing, inspections, and certification requirements.