Head Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Head Supply Chain Management

Location: Hyderabad Kattedan Plant
Industry: Food & FMCG (Biscuits, Chocolates, Cookies preferred)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain Management to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for our manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will come from a Food/FMCG background preferably in biscuits, chocolates, or confectionery and will be hands-on in plant-based operations rather than purely corporate setups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire supply chain function including procurement, production planning, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
  
• Plan and implement demand forecasting, material planning, and inventory management to ensure optimal production flow.
  
• Ensure cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging items without compromising quality or timelines.
  
• Collaborate with production, QA, and sales teams
  
  to align supply plans with market and production needs.
  
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices for efficiency and waste reduction.
  
• Manage vendor development, supplier negotiations, and contract finalization.
  
• Oversee logistics partners, ensuring timely dispatches and delivery to distribution centers or key markets.
  
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals at the plant.
  
• Implement ERP-based monitoring systems and maintain accurate supply chain data and MIS reports.
  
• Maintain compliance with food safety, storage, and transport standards.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: B.Tech / B.E / MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or related fields.
  
• Experience: 12–18 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within Food/FMCG

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  (preferably biscuits, chocolates, or confectionery).
  
• Strong understanding of plant operations and manufacturing-based SCM.
  
• Hands-on experience in procurement, inventory control, production planning, and logistics.
  
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally ERP) preferred.
  
• Excellent negotiation, planning, and leadership skills.
  
• Should have worked in a manufacturing setup (not only corporate office).
  

Personality & Fit:

• Ground-level leader with strong coordination ability.
  
• Quick decision-maker under pressure.
  
• Strong process orientation and cost-conscious mindset.
  
• Capable of managing both strategic planning and daily operational control.