Supply Chain Manager- Operations(Warehouse & Logistics) Full Time

Role Overview

• The Manager – Supply Chain Operations will act as a horizontal supply chain integrator, owning end-to-end warehousing and logistics execution across the network. The role is responsible for driving OTIF performance, enforcing SCM norms, strengthening SOP and ERP/WMS discipline, and enabling cross-functional alignment across Sales, Planning, Production, Quality, and NPD teams. This is a high-visibility execution-focused role with strong governance responsibility…

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Warehousing & Logistics Ownership

• Own and govern end-to-end warehousing and logistics operations covering FG, RM, PM, inter-plant movements, and both primary & secondary logistics.
• Manage freight operations, transporter performance, and logistics execution governance.
• Drive cost, service, and execution discipline without direct P&L ownership.

Supply Chain Planning & OTIF Excellence

• Define and enforce supply chain norms to ensure high OTIF delivery across all channels.
• Monitor exceptions, lead root cause analysis, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure seamless coordination between demand planning, production planning, and dispatch.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and demand forecasts

Inventory Control & Process Excellence

• Ensure inventory accuracy, FIFO adherence, ageing control, and management of slow/non-moving inventory.
• Strengthen ERP/WMS discipline with robust KPI ownership and reporting cadence.
• Lead SOP governance across warehousing and logistics operations.

Cross-Functional & NPD/NPL Support

• Act as the SCM SPOC for New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Launch (NPL) initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Planning, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure execution readiness.
• Support JV initiatives limited to SCM execution and process rollouts.

Team Leadership & Governance

• Build and manage high-performing teams across multi-location operations.
• Define KRAs, enforce execution rigor, and build a culture of accountability and discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement using TOC principles where applicable.

Logistics Operations & Compliance

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis and process optimization tools
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and company policies

Qualifications and Skills

• End-to-end warehousing & logistics management (FG, RM, PM, inter-plant; primary & secondary).
• Norm-based supply chain planning with strong OTIF delivery orientation.
• Inventory control excellence (accuracy, FIFO, ageing, slow movers).
• SOP-driven operations with strong ERP/WMS discipline.
• Cross-functional execution with Sales, Planning, Production, Quality & NPD teams.
• Proven team leadership across multi-location operations.
• Strong execution rigor, governance mind set, and process orientation.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Vendor management and cost optimization expertise
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under tight timelines
• Strong exposure to warehousing, logistics, and execution-heavy SCM environments.
• Prior experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, or Distribution-led organizations preferred.
• Hands on experience in TOC.
• Exposure to Vector
• WH Logistics and Export Documentation
• Qualification – Post Graduate qualification (MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management)
• TOC certification or TOC-based working experience preferred
• Experienece – 14 -20 YEARS OF relevant Experience in Supply Chain. Minimum 8-10 years in a Leadership/Senior Managerial Role.