Supply Chain Lead

Company Description FarmDidi is a foodtech startup dedicated to empowering rural women by turning traditional, farm-fresh recipes into market-ready products such as pickles and chutneys. The company builds a sustainable, traceable supply chain that enables rural women to become entrepreneurs while preserving Indias rich culinary heritage. All products are handmade at the farmgate using natural, sun-dried ingredients without artificial additives or preservatives. FarmDidi has been recognized by organizations such as UNDP, SharkTank India, Wharton India Economic Forum, the Maharashtra Government, and Silicon Indias Top 10 Women-Led Startups of Maharashtra. Team members join a mission-driven environment focused on rural empowerment, farm-to-table quality, and sustainable living.

Location: Pune (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 1–3 Years

CTC: ₹3–6 LPA

Role Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and highly organized Supply Lead to oversee supply operations, production planning, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate should be capable of collaborating with government organizations, NGOs, financial institutions, and internal teams to ensure seamless supply chain execution. This role requires strong leadership skills, an understanding of banking and financing processes, and the ability to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Plan and coordinate production activities based on demand forecasts.
• Build and maintain relationships with government departments, NGOs, SHGs, FPOs, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with banks and financial institutions for financing initiatives and operational support.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of banking processes, financing, and working capital requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, production, quality, and logistics teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements.
• Lead and mentor supply and operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and operational policies.
• Prepare reports and analyze supply chain performance to support business decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, or operations.
• Experience working with Banks, NGOs, SHGs, or FPOs is preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking, financing, and supply chain management.
• Highly analytical, should love working with numbers
• Experience coordinating with banks and financial institutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is an added advantage.

Why Join Farmdidi:

• Work with a mission-driven startup creating meaningful social impact.
• Collaborate with government organizations, NGOs, and financial institutions.
• Opportunity to lead critical supply chain initiatives with high ownership.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with significant learning and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a company empowering rural women through sustainable business practices.