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Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Operations

Kolkata
Full Time
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About the Job

Department: Warehouse & Logistic Qualification: Post Graduate qualification (MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management) Experience: 5-8 years’ experience,  relevant Experience in Supply Chain. Preferred Industries: FMCG / Consumer Goods / Manufacturing Process Industry / Retail & Distribution-led Age: 5-10 years M/F: Open No of Vacancy: 01   Skills/Experience

  • 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


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 Requirments

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
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