Supply Chain Division Head

Job Description : HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN, BANGLADESH FOR MANUFACTURING Key Priorities : Manufacturing : - Key is to localise products, with significantly low volumes compared to India. And hence needs to be creative in layout, procuring low machinery. - We have one own factory and three 3P manufacturing in Bangladesh and the key agenda will be driving localization projects SCM / Procurement : - Implementation of MRP module - Re-negotiating costs on local RM / PM (ongoing basis) - Purchasing land for own warehouse operations - Route optimisation by tying up with aggregators Required Candidate profile Technical / Functional Skills - - Must have strong manufacturing experience of handling one (or more) factory / 3P operations. SCM exposure would be an added advantage. - Detailed understanding COGS break up (material costing and conversion cost) In depth understanding of at least one of the categories (HI, Hair Colours, Air Fresheners or Personal Wash) - Should have technical understanding of the RM (ingredients) formulation etc. - Packing Material : Needs to know specs and related costs. - Understanding of 5S, Safety norms, QACI standards, ISO / FSSC standards - Proven cost savings initiatives undertaken across stints (process improvement and optimisation) - Liaising with regulatory bodies - Strong commercial acumen - Demand planning / forecasting Others : - Strong negotiation & influencing skills (dealing with labour contractor, suppliers, landlords, 3P) - Detailing is the key (ability to get into the depth numbers, processes) - Strong team management skills (managing cross cultural teams) - Hands on approach - Coaching local team on systems and processes - High on agility - Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time Experience and Qualifications : 1. BE Mechanical / Industrial from good institutes in India such as IIT / NIT with 12 + yrs of experience in Manufacturing for FMCG and also exposure in SCM related work 2. BE + MBA in Operations / SCM with 7-9 yrs experience as above

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