Job Title

Manager - Supply Chain

About the Role

This role is responsible for material purchase planning and deployment for production in the unit based on allocation with the objective of ensuring timely release of purchase order while maintaining optimum inventory levels and reducing cost size.

Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• MBA in Production and Operations Experience

• 5 -10 years of relevant functional experience in Purchase, materials control, warehousing and Maharashtra Excise 

Knowledge & skills: 

• Knowledge of Purchase, Materials Management and Warehousing practices
• Knowledge on Excise norms
• Good planning and Organizing Skills
• High Flexibility and Problem Solving  Best suited for someone who • Has hands on experience in dealing with trade unions
• Has got exposure in lean manufacturing practices

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY PERFORMANCE MEASURES (QUANTITATIVE / QUALITATIVE)

1) Purchase:  
• Develop a purchase plan based on S&OP & minimum inventory norms by coordinating with planning and packing department
• Coordinate with suppliers/transporters for status on the orders/ deliveries
• Supervise the receipt and control of the daily purchase receipt/production receipt of material
• Ensure the timely and adequate movement of material within the unit to ensure smooth operations
• Plan, implement and monitor targets of logistics costs & working on optimum logistics model
• Ensure maintenance of proper account of recycled bottle and packing material in the unit.
• Ensure scrap sale at best rates
• Ensure security in transit for inbound & outbound goods through necessary insurance
Maximizing credit terms & thus enhancing cash flow • Plan Vs Actuals
• Man-hours lost due to material in availability
• Adherence to Timelines

2) Excise:
• Maintain all record as per State / Central Excise Department rules and regulations pertaining to Blending, Bottling and Plant
• Ensure that records pertaining to stock registers, ware house register, monthly returns, bonding & debonding etc. are updated and maintained on a daily basis
• Ensure necessary verifications are done on accurate and timely basis  eg finish goods stock position, spirits entry, Job Worker's Bill, Daily physical stock verification as per Excise records
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory documents (CL-3 Statements, Bottling Fee Challans)
• Oversee the loading of Finished Goods • Plan Vs Actuals
• Adherence to Timelines
• Accuracy

3) Stores:
• Maintain stock of Raw material & finished goods
• Maintain FIFO / FEFO for all RM / PM / BM & FG
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt and dispatch of goods
• Plan Inventory management by ensuring stock control measures are implemented and accurate inventories maintained
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Ensure all standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment are adhered to
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment • Plan Vs Actuals
• Adherence to Timelines

4 )Logistics : 

• Lay down the logistics processes and procedures to be followed
• Assign responsibilities for procurement, storing, packing and dispatch
• Manage the day to day operations of the various functions i.e. order handling, procurement, warehousing, dispatch, excise
• Lay down procedures, check points & processes to properly monitor inventory in order to maintain optimum levels of stock at all times
• Monitor and govern Vendor Management process
Maintain optimum TTT (Truck Turn Around Time • Plan Vs Actuals

5) Budgeting & Reporting : 

• Budget for future requirements of the department and ensure availability of resources                                                                 

• Monitor current expenditure to ensure optimum utilization of resources                                
• Prepare contingency plan for fluctuations in demand
• Assist unit head for preparation of daily & monthly MIS
• Maintain MIS reports on Sales budget , Dispatch Reports, Inventory Report, Excise related reports etc.
• Budget for capex investments wrt upgradation of work procedures to minimize manpower requirement • Plan Vs Actual

6) People Management  

• Lead, direct, motivate, guide and monitor the various team members to contribute to productivity improvement
• Organize recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitor staff performance and progress
• Liaison with vendors and excise bodies
• Engage with Sales to understand gaps and plan corrective actions
• Liaise effectively with trade unions for a better output from workmen
• Attrition %
• Adherence to training plan
• Adherence to corrective action plan

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.