Rebel Foods - Program Manager - Supply Planning & Automation

Position: Program Manager Supply Planning & Automation

Job Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: Head Supply Chain

About Us:

We are surrounded by the world's leading consumer companies led by technologyAmazon for retail, Airbnb for hospitality, Uber for mobility, Netflix and Spotify for entertainment. Food & Beverage is one of the last consumer industries yet to be fundamentally transformed by technology.

At Rebel Foods, we are building the world's largest internet restaurant company. Operating 45+ brands and over 4,500 internet restaurants, we are reimagining food through technology, data and operational excellence.

• We urge you to refer to the below to understand how we are changing the restaurant industry before applying at Rebel Foods:
• https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/why-is-rebel-foods-hiring-super-talented-engineers-b88586223ebe
• https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/how-to-build-1000-restaurants-in-24-months-the-rebel-method-cb5b0cea4dc8
• https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/winning-the-last-frontier-for-consumer-internet-5f2a659c43db
• https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/a-unique-take-on-food-tech-dcef8c51ba41

Role Overview:

We are looking for high-potential Engineers and MBAs with 23 years of experience who enjoy solving complex operational problems through structured thinking, analytics and execution.

Rather than looking for traditional demand planners, we are looking for builderspeople who can break down ambiguity, identify patterns in data and create scalable solutions. You will help power one of India's largest food supply chains by improving demand forecasting, inventory planning and kitchen fulfilment while partnering with Product, Technology, Operations and Supply Chain teams to digitize planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning:

• Support forecasting across brands, kitchens and 1,000+ SKUs.
• Analyse demand trends, seasonality and promotions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend improvements to reduce stock-outs and excess inventory.

2. Supply Planning & Fulfilment:

• Drive centralized indenting and replenishment planning.
• Coordinate with vendors, warehouses and 3PL partners to ensure timely fulfilment.
• Resolve supply issues through structured problem-solving.

3. Analytics & Automation:

• Work extensively with Excel, SQL and data to generate actionable insights.
• Partner with Product and Tech teams to automate manual planning processes.
• Build dashboards and business reports for leadership.

4. Cross-functional Execution:

• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Technology.
• Lead projects to improve planning efficiency and operational excellence.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• 2- 3 years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Consulting, Business Operations or Analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an MBA from a reputed institute.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, process improvement or industrial engineering will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL/Python/Power BI exposure is preferred.
• Ability to work with large datasets and convert ambiguity into actionable insights.
• Excellent ownership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Who Will Thrive in This Role:

• Love solving structured business problems.
• Think from first principles and challenge assumptions.
• Enjoy working with numbers and large datasets.
• Can simplify complexity and build scalable processes.
• Thrive in high-growth, high-ownership environments.

Application Process:

If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you. Before applying, please answer the following questions thoughtfully in a 12 page document:

• Why do you want to join Rebel Foods? What excites you about this opportunity, and why do you believe you're the right fit for the role?
• Tell us about a problem you solved using first-principles thinking. How did you challenge assumptions, break down the problem, and arrive at your solution?
• Tell us about a failure that fundamentally changed the way you work. What happened, what did you learn, and how has it influenced your approach since then?

The Rebel Culture:

Rebel is not a usual workplace. We look for people who raise the bar, obsess over customers, challenge assumptions and take ownership. If solving meaningful problems at scale excites you, we'd love to meet you.

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