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Supply Chain Development Manager; Royal Canin; Mumbai

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
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Leads supply chain transformation, process excellence, automation, network design, and digital and quick-commerce fulfillment strategy. Develops business cases, dashboards, SOPs, and performance improvements while deploying regional initiatives in India. Manages projects, stakeholders, logistics partners, and capability building across supply chain teams, with emphasis on inventory optimization, fast fulfillment, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
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Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Transformation & Process Excellence

  • Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives across the supply chain from factory to customer.

  • Spearhead SC automation by identifying automation opportunities, piloting, and scaling up.

  • Map current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.

  • Apply Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

  • Standardize and embed best practices across the network.

2. Digital & Quick Commerce Supply Chain Development

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

  • Develop strategies for:

    • High service levels and fast fulfillment (same-day / <30 min delivery)

    • Optimized inventory placement (dark stores, FCs, hubs)

    • Managing high demand variability and SKU complexity

  • Bring outside-in perspectives from across the industry.

  • Build and execute a mid-to-long term roadmap to support accelerated growth in these channels.

  • Continuously adapt supply chain capabilities to meet changing customer and partner expectations.

3. Network Design & Capability Building

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

  • Drive decisions on:

    • Dark store and micro-fulfilment strategies

    • Decentralized vs centralized inventory models

  • Build scalable capabilities to support future growth across channels.

4. Business Case Development & Project Leadership

  • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities based on impact and feasibility.

  • Develop robust business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI.

  • Lead end-to-end project management: Planning, stakeholder alignment, execution, and implementation.

  • Ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.

5. Deployment of Global & Regional Initiatives

  • Lead deployment and localization of Global and Regional Supply Chain projects in India.

  • Ensure alignment with local market dynamics, especially Digital & Quick Commerce growth requirements.

  • Collaborate closely with Regional Supply Chain teams.

  • Drive the Sustainability agenda.

6. Analytics & Performance Management

  • Develop and own supply chain dashboards and performance reporting.

  • Strengthen data-driven decision making across teams.

  • Track key KPIs: Service level / fill rate, OTIF (On Time In Full), Speed to customer, and Cost-to-serve.

  • Build analytical capability within teams to support continuous improvement.

7. SOP Development & Capability Building

  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new and improved processes.

  • Drive training and capability building across teams.

  • Ensure consistent adoption of improved processes.

8. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with: Sales, E-commerce, and Commercial teams; logistics and warehousing partners; and Digital and Quick Commerce platforms.

  • Act as a single point of contact for supply chain in business transformation initiatives.

  • Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and execution.

9. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Stay ahead of trends in Digital Commerce, Quick Commerce, and last-mile logistics.

  • Identify and pilot innovative solutions (e.g., hyperlocal fulfillment, automation, partner-led models).

  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and agility.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

  • Required: MBA in Supply Chain / Operations

  • Certification in Lean / Six Sigma preferred

  • Must be capable of traveling to the multiple DC locations across India

  • Highly innovative, ability to bring outside in perspective from similar industries.

Knowledge / Experience

Required

  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehousing

  • Strong experience in FMCG / Consumer Goods supply chains

  • Proven exposure to:

  • E-commerce supply chain operations

  • Quick Commerce platforms– highly preferred

  • Automation Projects

Strong understanding of:

  • Demand & Supply Planning

  • Inventory management and replenishment strategies

  • Last-mile and fast fulfillment models

  • Experience in process mapping and complex route-to-market supply chains

Desired

  • Good financial acumen and business case evaluation skills

  • Ability to influence without authority and work across functions

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