Role - Deputy General Manager Supply Chain.

Total Experience: 18 to 20 years in similar role ( Should have hands-on experience in PPC and Procurement ( along with other requirement of a supply chain).)

Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in related field (supply chain management or Business or Procurement or operations). A relevant certification can be an advantage

Industry: Printing or packaging or similar

Knowledge of printing and packaging materials (e.g., Paper, Paperboards, cartons , inks, Varnish, boards, films, laminates, plates, etc.) is a must.

Reporting: This is a lead role and the position reports to the VP- Operations.

Purchase and Store function will report into this position (approx. 6-8 members)

Job Location: Pardi, Valsad

Purpose:

To lead and optimize the entire supply chain ecosystemspanning demand planning, procurement, inventory management, production planning and logisticsensuring the right material reaches the right place, at the right time, and cost-effectively. The role aligns local SCM operations with global S&OP; processes and drives the implementation of robust systems for responsiveness, agility, and long-term supplier performance.

Scope and KPIs

- Oversee RM/PM procurement, demand and production planning, inbound and outbound logistics, and inventory management.
- Drive alignment with global demand planning processes.
- Lead sourcing strategy, vendor development, and stores operations (raw materials and finished goods).
- Ensure continuous feed to production with zero stock-outs and minimum excess inventory.

Key responsibilities:

1. Integrated Demand Planning & S&OP; Alignment
- Establish a robust demand planning system in collaboration with the Global Demand Planning Manager.
- Lead the monthly S&OP; cycle for materials requirement planning, aligning forecasts with market trends and feedback from production schedules.

- Production Planning Oversight

- Supervise the Production Planning Manager and ensure optimal schedule adherence and material flow across production units.




- Translate sales forecasts into actionable production and procurement plans.

- Procurement and Sourcing Strategy

- Oversee the Procurement Manager and lead sourcing initiatives across RM, PM, and indirect materials.
- Develop strategic supplier partnerships, contracts, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop strategic partners for outsourced manufacturing.
- Drive cost optimization and local/global vendor development initiatives.

- Inventory and Stores Management

- Supervise RM/FG store managers to maintain accurate inventory, efficient warehousing, and minimal obsolescence.
- Drive down inventory through 360 degree control of material flow and consumption.
- Implement safety stock and EOQ strategy/processes.
- Implement JIT and Kanban systems to balance inventory carrying cost and availability.

- Logistics and Distribution

- Ensure timely and efficient movement of materials (inbound) and finished goods (outbound).
- Coordinate dispatch activities with internal and external logistics partners.

- Systems, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

- Lead digital SCM transformation (ERP, planning tools, dashboards).
- Ensure full compliance with internal policies, IMS, GMP, and external regulations.
- Champion continuous improvement (CI), LEAN supply chain, and sustainability initiatives.

- NPD support

- Work with product development team to challenge products and timelines, follow up cross factory planning with other regions.
- Ensure timely arrangement of materials and source recent materials as per requirement.

- MIS reporting

- Sales, Purchase and Inventory reports, Customer service levels, SKU portfolio
- Global dashboards update

- Team Development and Stakeholder Collaboration

- Build and lead a high-performing SCM team with a focus on accountability, agility, and ownership.
- Work closely with Production, Sales, Quality, and Finance to ensure end-to-end SCM alignment.
- Stakeholder management

Describe the main interactions:

- Type of interaction: leading, participating
- In & outside the organisation
- Inside: upwards, downwards, laterally

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