Key Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Operations
• Develop and execute supply plans aligned with sales forecasts for General Trade
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and sales teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability
• Monitor daily dispatches and depot replenishments
Inventory Management
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across factories, depots, and distributors
• Control slow-moving and non-moving inventory, especially short shelf-life SKUs
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance for food and snack products
Distributor & Depot Coordination
• Manage supply chain operations across GT distributors and C&F; locations
• Ensure high fill rates and timely order fulfillment
• Resolve supply-related issues faced by distributors and sales teams
Procurement & Production Coordination
• Plan raw material and packaging material requirements with procurement
• Coordinate production schedules based on demand and inventory norms
• Minimize stock-outs and excess production
Process & Cost Optimization
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics, warehousing, and inventory holding costs
• Improve supply chain efficiency through process improvements
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements
Reporting & Systems
• Track and analyze KPIs such as fill rate, inventory turns, aging, and service levels
• Prepare regular MIS reports for management
• Work with ERP/SAP or other supply chain systems
Key Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• Solid experience in General Trade (GT) (Mandatory)
• FMCG background is mandatory (Food / Snacks preferred)
• Sound understanding of distribution-led supply chains
• Strong analytical, planning, and coordination skills
• Experience handling multiple SKUs and short shelf-life products
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP/SAP experience preferred