Key Responsibilities Procurement & Vendor Management Source and procure coffee beans, dairy products, bakery ingredients, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and other operational requirements.

Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard recent suppliers.

Maintain robust relationships with existing vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.

Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic vendor reviews.

Inventory

Management Ensure optimal stock levels across all outlets and central stores.

Monitor inventory movement and reduce wastage, pilferage, and stock-outs.

Implement inventory control systems and conduct regular stock audits.

Analyse consumption patterns and forecast future requirements. Logistics & Distribution Coordinate movement of materials from suppliers to warehouse and outlets.

Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of products to all locations.

Optimize transportation routes and logistics costs.

Track deliveries and resolve supply chain disruptions promptly.

Warehouse

Operations Oversee warehouse management, storage standards, and stock accuracy.

Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry First Out) practices are followed.

Maintain proper documentation of inward and outward stock movements.



Planning & Forecasting Collaborate with Operations and Outlet Managers to forecast demand.

Develop procurement plans based on sales projections and seasonal trends.

Maintain safety stock levels for critical items. Cost Control & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce procurement and logistics costs.

Improve supply chain efficiency through process automation and standardization.

Generate reports and dashboards to track KPIs and operational performance. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure all purchased products meet company quality standards.

Maintain compliance with FSSAI regulations and food safety guidelines.

Monitor supplier certifications and quality documentation.

Required Skills Supply Chain Planning Procurement &

• Strategic Sourcing Inventory Management Vendor Negotiation Logistics Coordination Cost Optimization ERP / Inventory Management Software MS Excel &

• Data Analysis Leadership &

• Team Management Problem-Solving &

• Decision-Making Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Inventory Accuracy (%) Stock-Out Incidents Procurement Cost Savings Vendor Performance Score On-Time Delivery Rate Inventory Holding Cost Wastage Reduction % Supply Chain Efficiency Metrics

📌 Supply Chain Manager Chennai
🏢 Madras Coffee House
📍 Chennai