Heading Supply Chain - Procurement, Logistics, Customer care, Warehouse , Inventory & PlanningKey Result Areas:• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations, including Cost efficient sourcing, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.• Analyze and monitor supply chain performance metrics, such as cost, quality, and delivery, to identify areas of improvement• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply of materials and services• Monitor and analyze market trends and customer demand to ensure the timely delivery of products• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the supply chain• Design and implement systems to track and monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment• Manage and coordinate the logistics of international shipments, including customs clearance and documentation• Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards• Manage and coordinate the activities of the supply chain team, including setting goals and objectives• Supply chain optimization, Team leadership and management, Contract negotiation, Inventory management, Transportation optimization, Strategic partnership development, Demand forecasting, Warehouse operations management, Logistics integration, Cost reduction strategies, Supplier performance management, Project management, Data analysis and interpretation, Process improvement, Risk management in supply chain, Cross-functional collaboration, Vendor management, ERP systems proficiency, Quality control and assurance, Strategic planning and execution, Supply chain analytics, Global sourcing and procurement, Change management, Performance metrics development, Business continuity planning, Advanced Excel skills, Customer service orientation.

Heading Procurement of Raw Materials, Packaging , Admin & Engineering Purchase.Key Result Areas:• Handling major Agri based commodities like Spices, Herbs, Sugar, Salt, Modified Starches, Native Starches (Corn, Wheat, Tapioca, Potato), Soya / Sunflower oil, Seasonings, Oleoresins, Spice Oil / Extracts, Flavors, Colors, Stabilizers, Emulsifiers, specialty products & dehydrated products.• Handling major packaging materials like Laminates, paper craft bags, Corrugated Cartons, PP, Trays, Paper & Self-Adhesive Labels, Shrink sleeves, etc.• Prepare & Review RM/PM annual budget and run cost saving projects.• Development of procurement process, strategies, vendor selection, vendor audit, price negotiations and Inventory Control.• Create and implement Procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective. • Analyze the market and price trend by doing market study and networking with industries. Execute annual contract of top value items by studying season and trend to get price benefits.• Develop alternate Vendors for Top RM/PM's which contributes major Value to reduce business risk, improve buying efficiency & cost reduction. • Effective Procurement Strategy to develop Vendors that honors improved Lead time and ultimately leading to a better 'Procure to Pay' cycle.• Middle East Key projects review along with planning for unique RM.• Closely work with RnD on NPD to win the maximum new projects, Run join projects with RnD to find out alternate vendor/ rm for cost reduction.• Import item localization and packaging cost reduction projects implementation.• Streamline Engineering procurement by Improving PR to PO procurement cycle time through timely execution of PR to PO process. • Capex , Engineering Projects, Plant Machinery final negotiation and order execution.• Leading Engineering, projects & Machinery Buying.

Heading Procurement of Raw Materials, Packaging, Admin, Engineering & Projects purchases.Key Result Areas : Procurement of Spices, Rice, Paddy, Wheat Products, Pulses, Packing materials, Consumables & Engineering Procurement.  Heading 3P Operations of Pickles, Masala & Rice outsource. (Handled 24 No’s 3P units) Handling major primary packaging materials like Flexible laminates, RT Pouches, PP, HDPE bottles & Jars, caps, and other secondary packaging materials like Corrugated cartons, Trays, Paper & Self-Adhesive Labels, Shrink sleeves, etc..• Lead the Procurement Operations of Manjilas group; this includes involvement in Planning, Operations, Procurement Management and Inventory Control Management. • Prepare & quarterly review of yearly buying plans & fix AOP.• Play the core role in and Develop Sourcing Strategies to ensure maximization of profits and improvement in working capital.• Manage packing material inventory at minimum level and closely monitor market trends of Laminates, Duplex, Mother carton & gunny bags RM price to get control on pricing of PM.• Monitor continuously the costs of various products & services and ensure the goods are procured at the most competitive rates & take actions to minimize the costs. • Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.• Responsible for monthly target price sharing and meeting target prices.• Support Sales with third party Operations, selection process as well as final contract negotiations.• Ensure Exports targets are met with support of contract manufacturing SKU’s on agreed lead time.• Lead and manage third party depot vendors, including vendor selection, process standardization and performance management.• Prepare outsource vendor consolidation plans for better pricing and management.• Responsible for entire spices purchase for masalas & direct packings.• Verifies, checks discrepancies on stock quantities, packaging, quality and pricing.