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Head Materials, NPI & MVS

Jhagadia, IndiaFull-timePosted Oct 20, 2026

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible to lead materials function for the site which includes warehouse management, In-Direct purchases, planning and scheduling, engineering stores management besides third party operations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for end to end materials operations, which includes Warehouse Management Engg. Store, Production Planning & Control and Purchase of Indirect Materials & Services.
  • Responsible for Supply Planning, Inventory management and Distribution Planning to TPM site and Central warehouse.
  • Responsible for developing and execution of strategies/plans to improve the overall supply chain capabilities.
  • Responsible for working out annual budgets and its compliance , reconciliation & analysis of all losses and gains in RM/ PM / FG/Budgets and drives cost optimization process through special projects.
  • Developing and Executing Sourcing strategy and Storage plan for all ingredients being used at Site.
  • Develop Vendors for Services & Indirect Materials ensuring Quality & Cost Effectiveness.
  • Responsible for the procurement of capital goods, packaging and raw materials, general items, and services in cost effective manner.
  • Responsible for vendor negotiation, vendor relationship and development as per laid down policy of the organization ensuring the Quality & Cost of services is optimised.
  • Responsible to facilitate sales and operational planning process ensuring Customer Services Goals are met with.
  • Responsible for production planning and scheduling and working closely with central planning team for production planning and plant loading.
  • Support introduction of NPIs.
  • Responsible to carry out system checks for discrepancies in procurement functions. Responsible for end to end Scrap Management: Vendor approval, periodical audit, payment receipts & scrap movement, stock keeping, maintaining scrap in hygienic conditions, record keeping etc.

Education

  • Any Graduate with Degree / Diploma in Materials Management/ Supply Chain Management.
  • 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management in Manufacturing Set- Up
  • 3-4 years in Management Position. Background-
  • Interpersonal skills / High Level of Integrity •Decision making Abilities & Analytical Skill The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: India > Jhagadia : Operation Support ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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