Supply Chain Manager

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Supply Chain Manager - Your future position?

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will cultivate strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders while continuously implementing best practices to enhance supply chain performance. Besides, you will proactively identify risks and opportunities, developing mitigation plans as needed. You will also lead initiatives to improve sustainability and minimize the environmental impact of supply chain operations, staying current with industry trends and advancements in supply chain technologies. You will based in Ranjangaon, Pune while reporting to Head of Operations of Givaudan India.

Sounds interesting? In this exciting role you also will be responsible in:

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company goals.

• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock for production and sales needs.

• Procurement (RM Indenting): Manage raw materials from local and imported entities, ensuring safety stock and replenishment, including the import of raw materials and traded goods.

• Logistics Management: Supervise logistics operations, including warehousing, distribution, transportation, and exports.

• Demand Planning: Collaborate with sales and production teams to forecast demand and plan supply accordingly.

• Production Planning: Coordinate with production teams to align production schedules with demand forecasts and inventory levels.

• Customer Service: Ensure efficient order fulfillment and customer satisfaction by maintaining close communication with the customer service team and addressing supply chain-related issues.

• Cost Control: Monitor and control supply chain costs, seeking opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in supply chain management.

• S&OP Management: Manage CA and toller to achieve desired Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) outcomes.

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• Full-time graduate in Master’s in Business Administration with a bachelor's degree major in in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain, Operations, or relevant field. APICS/CSCP certification is ideal.

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in supply chain management, from FMCG, Foods & Beverages Manufacturing, Chemicals, or Pharmaceutical industry.

• At least 5+ years in a managerial/leadership role managing supply chain functions.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle, alongside Microsoft Office.

• B2B exposure would be highly advantageous, although not mandatory.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, coupled with great leadership and team management skills.

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, besides organizational and project management capabilities .

• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, demonstrating effective performance in high-stress situations and adhering to tight deadlines.

• Flexible in adapting to evolving business needs and environments, with a strong commitment to work ethics and integrity.

• Experience working in a cross-cultural or regional environment within a matrix organization.

• Oral and written proficiency in English.

• Able to work in Ranjangaon, Pune.

Our Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

• A creative team environment that will inspire you

• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plan

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.