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• Sourcing strategy development, execution, supply chain readiness and supplier management for the entire portfolio (Proteins & Cereals, Fat & Oils) in line with the global/regional strategy.• Leading the supply chain transformation for sourcing & cost initiative projects by working closely with the Commercial Operation Buyers across all categories of India unit and the regional network – to ensure delivery in full meeting requirements of quality, Total cost of ownership and lean… Show more • Sourcing strategy development, execution, supply chain readiness and supplier management for the entire portfolio (Proteins & Cereals, Fat & Oils) in line with the global/regional strategy.• Leading the supply chain transformation for sourcing & cost initiative projects by working closely with the Commercial Operation Buyers across all categories of India unit and the regional network – to ensure delivery in full meeting requirements of quality, Total cost of ownership and lean principles. • Lead future development requirements work streams and forecast the cost implications to the business and communicate to relevant stakeholders.• Ensure contracts are in place and supply of required volumes in time, manage supply base to needed demand volatility.• Leading India Value leadership/ Do- it- best transformation Prime, Manufacturing & Logistics pillars for the last three years• Forecast and report market insights to manage business risk and exposure for cost and availability. • Portfolio Exposure ~31Million USD Show less

• Development and Implementation of a long-term Asia Pac supply chain on Plant Proteins, Dry & Wet animal Proteins• Development of Alternative Proteins (Plant & Animal Sources) Projects for the Asia Pac unit• Drive Supplier Management Strategies and Negotiations• Sharing Market Information to Unit Stakeholders • Regional buying area representation• Portfolio Exposure ~20Million USD, Underlying Market Volatility~35%

• Assure a reliable supply (short and long-term) of Raw Materials for the manufacturing site. Ensure that the manufacturing site operates without interruption due to supply. • Design buying strategies and Implementation; Direct supplier negotiations, proper commercial terms, and contracts for the supplier base. Efficiently manage supply, price, quality, legal and IP risks. • Effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other… Show more • Assure a reliable supply (short and long-term) of Raw Materials for the manufacturing site. Ensure that the manufacturing site operates without interruption due to supply. • Design buying strategies and Implementation; Direct supplier negotiations, proper commercial terms, and contracts for the supplier base. Efficiently manage supply, price, quality, legal and IP risks. • Effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implements corrective actions as appropriate• Continuous improvement in supplier relationship management & proactively managing Supplier Relationships. • Accountable for Raw Materials Prime & COGS (cost of goods sold) savings. Deliver the targeted cost savings each year. • Implementing and complying with standard processes and tools to ensure responsible, continuous, and sustainable sourcing in line with commercial policies, systems, and controls• Portfolio Exposure 5Million USD Show less

• Managing key commercial projects as well as Vendor Assurance in India• Engage vendors and internal Mars clients globally enabling smooth executions of key projects • Key contact point for supplier development projects on cost, capacity, and quality.• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with vendors• Implement and manage Materials Quality Management (MQM) & HRCI for all products sourced from India • Conduct MRA and identify the risk or CCPs associated… Show more • Managing key commercial projects as well as Vendor Assurance in India• Engage vendors and internal Mars clients globally enabling smooth executions of key projects • Key contact point for supplier development projects on cost, capacity, and quality.• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects with vendors• Implement and manage Materials Quality Management (MQM) & HRCI for all products sourced from India • Conduct MRA and identify the risk or CCPs associated with materials and incorporate into HACCP Plan• Update the Supplier Performance Index periodically. Communicate, initiate, and follow up on necessary CAPA with suppliers• Conduct scheduled on-site audits for a vendor. Maintain and communicate the Supplier’s approval status across Supply Chain• Actively support to QFS head for the design and effective implementation of QMP process across the Supply chain Show less

• Actively manages new product/process development projects to deliver the activity plan in terms of new activity, capacity, quality, and efficiency benefits.• Works in close conjunction with marketing, Projects, sales, Operations & Engineering to deliver product & process KQA, technical consultancy, including future work, and troubleshooting etc.• Specifies and commissions new Products & processes to deliver innovative products to the market and to improve the quality, efficiency, or… Show more • Actively manages new product/process development projects to deliver the activity plan in terms of new activity, capacity, quality, and efficiency benefits.• Works in close conjunction with marketing, Projects, sales, Operations & Engineering to deliver product & process KQA, technical consultancy, including future work, and troubleshooting etc.• Specifies and commissions new Products & processes to deliver innovative products to the market and to improve the quality, efficiency, or capability of existing products.• Ensure that incoming material meets quality standards. Guide suppliers and internal QA team in the implementation of specifications of incoming materials, approval, or rejection system.• Develop and manage the new RM and product & Process Specifications• Initiation and management of the Change Management Programme • Budgeting and PRM for the Product Excellence team Show less

• Documentation and compliance to all systems related to processing, production & packaging activities.• Controlling Class - A (major) and class - B (minor) defects in all SKUs (Stock Keeping Units).• Implementation of Statistical Process Control Techniques.• Process Validation & Product Validation - Mentos, Fruittella, Marbels• Shelf-life studies, sensory analysis & statistical representation, and transit trials of new products.• Packaging Development for Various… Show more • Documentation and compliance to all systems related to processing, production & packaging activities.• Controlling Class - A (major) and class - B (minor) defects in all SKUs (Stock Keeping Units).• Implementation of Statistical Process Control Techniques.• Process Validation & Product Validation - Mentos, Fruittella, Marbels• Shelf-life studies, sensory analysis & statistical representation, and transit trials of new products.• Packaging Development for Various SKUs• Identification, Design, Implementation, Document control and follow-up of ISO 900, HACCP and SQF 2000.• Preparation of reports for Vendors, Process, Technical Specifications for RM/PM and Monthly reports. • Summarizing team quarterly and yearly performances like QPI, internal audits, and consumer complaints• New vendor developments in Raw materials & packaging• Vendor Evaluation, selection, and Vendor Audit Show less

Design, Implementation, Document control and follow-up of ISO 900, HACCP and SQF 2000.• Preparation of reports for Vendors, Process, Technical Specifications for RM/PM and Monthly reports. • Summarizing team quarterly and yearly performances like QPI, internal audits, and consumer complaints• New vendor developments in Raw materials & packaging• Vendor Evaluation, selection, and Vendor Audit

• Analysis of Raw, Packaging material and Finished products• Design, Implementation, Document control of SOP, GMP• Developing analytical methods for raw materials and finished product