This person will oversee procurement, inventory
management, consumables handling, logistics, delivery system, packaging, and
tracking across multiple veterinary hospital branches. The ‘sphere of work’ involves managing the
online pet shop, ensuring smooth supply chain operations, optimizing costs, and
maintaining adequate stock levels.

Key Responsibilities:

- Inventory & Stock Management:
Ensure stock is ordered promptly and efficiently. Oversee stock levels across
platforms and maintain reliable supply chain processes.

- Supplier Relations: Place and
coordinate supplier orders to ensure fast dispatch of high-demand products.
Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and freight companies.

- Logistics Coordination: Efficiently
book and organize domestic and international freight, ensuring cost-effective
shipping methods and timely deliveries. Track shipments, ensure on-time
arrivals, and follow up on any delivery delays.

- Cost Optimization: Audit and optimize
logistics processes to reduce costs. Research and implement Free Trade
Agreements to minimize customs and duties charges. Identify opportunities for
cost savings by sourcing new shipping methods and freight forwarders.

- Pricing & Product Management: Set
competitive prices for new items and restocks. Monitor freight quotes vs actual
invoiced amounts and manage vendor audits to ensure competitive purchasing.

- Team Leadership & Communication:
Lead and develop the Purchasing & Buying team. Provide training, resolve
procurement and logistics issues, and maintain high communication standards
across all departments.

- Report & Data Management: Provide
weekly updates on stock availability, large quantity stocked items, and slow
sellers. Present financial, purchasing, and inventory reports from Shopify and
Xero to management as requested.

- Implement Warehouse Management System:
Take charge of implementing a new warehouse management system (WMS) to
streamline operations,



improve inventory accuracy, and increase warehouse
efficiency. Oversee the integration of barcode and scanner software into
current operations to optimize tracking and management.

- Process Improvement: Continuously
evaluate existing systems and suggest improvements that will increase operational
efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall logistics and inventory
management processes.

Requirements

Essential

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

· 3-5 years of experience in
procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations.

· Prior experience in the veterinary,
pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry is a plus.

· Drive and motivate team members
capabilities and performance.

· Provide leadership and strategic
direction to direct and indirect employees

· Excellent communication and
negotiation skills

· Extensive experience
in Planning or Supply/Inventory Management

· Robust leadership skills
with expertise in resource planning

· Business-savvy with the ability to
identify efficiency opportunities

· Excellent collaboration &
communication skills

· Passionate about innovation
& continuous improvement

· Committed to fostering a safe
& positive work environment

Desirable

- Proficiency in inventory management software and procurement
tools.

- Understanding of logistics, warehousing, and supply chain optimization.

- Knowledge of vendor management and contract negotiations.

- Experience in e-commerce operations (preferred).

- Data analysis

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-branch environment.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills

- Interpersonal skills with proven
ability to present information clearly both verbal and written

Behavioural

· Treat everyone equitably

· Be an effective team player who is
cooperative and gains the trust and support of staff, peers and clients
through collaboration

📌 Procurement and Logistics Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Leading
📍 Bengaluru