Supply Chain Management (SCM) Lead

Job Title: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Lead

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reporting To: Director

Location: Mohali

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and vendor management for cosmetic manufacturing. The role ensures timely availability of materials, cost efficiency, quality compliance, and smooth coordination between production, quality, and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

Identify and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and third-party services.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings.

Ensure supplier compliance with cosmetic regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, BIS, GMP).

Maintain supplier evaluation and performance records.

2. Production Planning & Inventory Control

Develop monthly and weekly production plans in coordination with the production and sales teams.

Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.

Monitor material consumption, wastage, and ensure proper reconciliation.

Implement demand forecasting models to avoid stockouts or overstocking.

3. Logistics & Distribution

Manage inward and outward logistics efficiently.

Optimize transportation routes, freight costs, and lead times.

Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of finished products to distributors/customers.

Coordinate with 3PL/transporters for smooth operations.

4. Coordination & Compliance

Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, and Production for new product launches and material planning.

Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO, and other cosmetic manufacturing standards.

Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.

5. MIS & Reporting

Prepare and review SCM KPIs: OTIF (On-Time In-Full), lead time, inventory turnover, etc.

Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on supply chain performance.

Suggest process improvements and digital automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, packaging, and third-party manufacturing.

Expertise in SAP / ERP systems and inventory management tools.

Excellent negotiation, planning, and analytical skills.

Strong communication and cross-functional coordination.

Leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualification & Experience:

Education: B.Sc / B.Tech / M.Sc in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience: 7–12 years in supply chain management, preferably in cosmetic / FMCG / personal care manufacturing.

Preferred Certifications: Six Sigma, APICS, or Supply Chain certifications.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Procurement cost savings

Production plan adherence

OTIF delivery rate

Inventory accuracy and turnover ratio

Supplier performance index

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person