Supply Chain Manager- General Trade

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Operations

• Develop and execute supply plans aligned with sales forecasts for General Trade

• Coordinate with production, procurement, and sales teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability

• Monitor daily dispatches and depot replenishments

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across factories, depots, and distributors

• Control slow-moving and non-moving inventory, especially short shelf-life SKUs

• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance for food and snack products

Distributor & Depot Coordination

• Manage supply chain operations across GT distributors and C&F locations

• Ensure high fill rates and timely order fulfillment

• Resolve supply-related issues faced by distributors and sales teams

Procurement & Production Coordination

• Plan raw material and packaging material requirements with procurement

• Coordinate production schedules based on demand and inventory norms

• Minimize stock-outs and excess production

Process & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics, warehousing, and inventory holding costs

• Improve supply chain efficiency through process improvements

• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements

Reporting & Systems

• Track and analyze KPIs such as fill rate, inventory turns, aging, and service levels

• Prepare regular MIS reports for management

• Work with ERP/SAP or other supply chain systems

Key Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management

• Strong experience in General Trade (GT)

• FMCG background is mandatory (Food / Snacks preferred)

• Sound understanding of distribution-led supply chains

• Strong analytical, planning, and coordination skills

• Experience handling multiple SKUs and short shelf-life products

• Proficiency in Excel; ERP/SAP experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹450,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person