Supply Chain Development Manager; Royal Canin; Mumbai

Job Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Transformation & Process Excellence

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• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiativesacross the supply chain from factory to customer.
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• Spearhead SC automationby identifying automation opportunities, piloting, and scaling up.
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• Map current processes and workflowsto identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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• Apply Lean / Six Sigma methodologiesto drive continuous improvement.
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• Standardize and embed best practicesacross the network.

1. Digital & Quick Commerce Supply Chain Development

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• Design and evolve fit-for-purpose supply chain modelsfor E-commerce marketplaces and Quick Commerce platforms.
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Develop strategies for

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• High service levels and fast fulfillment (same-day / <30 min delivery)
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• Optimized inventory placement (dark stores, FCs, hubs)
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• Managing high demand variability and SKU complexity
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• Bring outside-in perspectivesfrom across the industry.
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• Build and execute a mid-to-long term roadmapto support accelerated growth in these channels.
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• Continuously adapt supply chain capabilitiesto meet changing customer and partner expectations.

1. Network Design & Capability Building

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• Evaluate and optimize distribution network design, including warehouses, fulfillment centers, and last-mile models.
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Drive decisions on

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• Dark store and micro-fulfilment strategies
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• Decentralized vs centralized inventory models
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• Build scalable capabilitiesto support future growth across channels.

1. Business Case Development & Project Leadership

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• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunitiesbased on impact and feasibility.
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• Develop robust business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI.
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• Lead end-to-end project management:Planning, stakeholder alignment, execution, and implementation.
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• Ensure timely and successful deliveryof initiatives.

1. Deployment of Global & Regional Initiatives

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• Lead deployment and localizationof Global and Regional Supply Chain projects in India.
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• Ensure alignment with local market dynamics, especially Digital & Quick Commerce growth requirements.
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• Collaborate closelywith Regional Supply Chain teams.
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• Drive the Sustainability agenda.

1. Analytics & Performance Management

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• Develop and own supply chain dashboardsand performance reporting.
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• Strengthen data-driven decision makingacross teams.
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• Track key KPIs:Service level / fill rate, OTIF (On Time In Full), Speed to customer, and Cost-to-serve.
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• Build analytical capabilitywithin teams to support continuous improvement.

1. SOP Development & Capability Building

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• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)for new and improved processes.
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• Drive training and capability buildingacross teams.
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• Ensure consistent adoptionof improved processes.

1. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

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• Build strong relationships with:Sales, E-commerce, and Commercial teams; logistics and warehousing partners; and Digital and Quick Commerce platforms.
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• Act as a single point of contactfor supply chain in business transformation initiatives.
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• Influence stakeholders without direct authorityto drive alignment and execution.

1. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

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• Stay ahead of trendsin Digital Commerce, Quick Commerce, and last-mile logistics.
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• Identify and pilot innovative solutions(e.g., hyperlocal fulfillment, automation, partner-led models).
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• Drive a cultureof continuous improvement and agility.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

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Required: MBA in Supply Chain / Operations

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• Certification in Lean / Six Sigma preferred
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• Must be capable of traveling to the multiple DC locations across India
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• Highly innovative, ability to bring outside in perspective from similar industries.

Knowledge / Experience

Required

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• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehousing
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• Strong experience in FMCG / Consumer Goods supply chains
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Proven exposure to

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• E-commerce supply chain operations
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• Quick Commerce platforms– highly preferred
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Automation Projects

Strong understanding of

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Demand & Supply Planning

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• Inventory management and replenishment strategies
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• Last-mile and fast fulfillment models
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• Experience in process mapping and complex route-to-market supply chains

Desired

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• Good financial acumen and business case evaluation skills
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• Ability to influence without authority and work across functions