Location: Kolkata

Function: IT Applications

Working Days : 6 Days (Alternative Saturday’s working)

Reporting To: CTO

Job Summary -

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Applications Leader with solid domain expertise in FMCG/manufacturing processes and deep ERP implementation experience. Proven hands-on knowledge in Finance, Sales & Distribution, and Supply Chain modules is critical. Expertise in Oracle ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA is required, with a minimum of 2 full end-to-end ERP implementations. Experience in both platforms is an added advantage.

The role will provide strategic leadership for enterprise applications, drive large-scale ERP and digital initiatives, and ensure alignment of technology with business transformation objectives. The incumbent will also mentor and lead a high-performing team while managing key vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Application Strategy & Leadership

- Define and execute the enterprise applications roadmap in line with business priorities.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, WMS).
- Partner with Supply Chain & Manufacturing leaders to deliver scalable solutions.

Project & Program Management

- Lead minimum 1–2 end-to-end ERP implementations (Oracle ERP).
- Oversee scope, budget, timelines, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
- Institutionalize best practices in governance, change management, and risk management.





Application Operations & Governance

- Ensure ERP and allied applications run reliably, securely, and at scale.
- Establish incident, change, and release management processes.
- Ensure compliance with SLAs, audit standards, and internal controls.

Team & Vendor Management

- Build and lead a team of functional/technical consultants, business analysts, and support staff.
- Manage external system integrators, ERP vendors, and consulting partners for high-quality delivery.

Innovation & Digital Enablement

- Drive digital initiatives with analytics, automation, and low-code/no-code platforms.
- Enable digitization of business processes
- Explore cloud migration and integrations between Oracle, SAP, and other systems.

Key Interfaces

- Internal: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D;
- External: ERP Vendors (Oracle, SAP), Technology Partners, Consultants, System Integrators

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT (MBA preferred).
- 12 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven ERP expertise: Oracle ERP, with minimum 1-2 full lifecycle implementations(Financials, Sales & Distribution, or Supply Chain modules).
- Good knowledge of databases, middleware, and IT infrastructure.
- FMCG/manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred

📌 Head – Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems (Kolkata) for FMCG Brand
🏢 Antal International
📍 Kolkata