Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source food, beverages, packaging materials, and catering consumables.
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers.
- Develop and maintain approved vendor lists.
- Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost.
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials and consumables.
- Monitor inventory turnover and reduce wastage.
- Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts.
- Ensure FEFO/FIFO inventory practices where applicable.
Supply Planning
- Coordinate with production, operations teams.
- Ensure timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs.
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics.
- Monitor receiving, storage, and dispatch processes.
- Ensure proper cold-chain management for perishable products.
- Optimize transportation and warehousing costs.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with aviation, food safety,
and quality standards.
- Support audits related to HACCP, ISO, FSSAI, airline standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation and traceability records.
Cost Control
- Analyze procurement and inventory costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare MIS reports and KPI dashboards.
- Monitor budget adherence.
Team Management
- Supervise SCM executives, buyers, warehouse staff, and planners.
- Conduct training and performance reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.