Manufacturing & SCM Lead (Premier Institute 2019 onwards)

MFG & SCM LeadAbout the CompanyWe are building a next-generation Indian food company with two distinctive brands — Saffron & Mishri and Wholicious.Saffron & Mishri is reimagining Indian mithai through exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary design and memorable gifting experiences.Wholicious is building the better-for-you indulgence category, creating food that brings together taste, emotion and better ingredients.As we scale rapidly across D2C, quick commerce, modern trade, retail and corporate gifting, we are looking for a strong Manufacturing & Supply Chain Lead to build a world-class, scalable and reliable supply chain.The RoleThe MFG & SCM Lead will own the end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain function across both brands — from demand planning and procurement to production, inventory, quality, warehousing and dispatch.This is a high-ownership role for someone who can build systems while simultaneously getting things done on the ground.Key Responsibilities1. Manufacturing & ProductionOwn end-to-end production planning and execution across the manufacturing facility.Develop production plans based on demand, inventory and dispatch requirements.Drive productivity, capacity utilisation, yields and manufacturing efficiency.Establish SOPs and systems to ensure consistent product quality.Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.Plan manpower, machinery and capacity requirements as the business scales.2. Supply Chain PlanningOwn the complete supply planning process from demand forecast to customer fulfilment.Build robust S&OP / demand planning processes.Ensure the right product is available at the right location at the right time.Develop systems for peak-season planning, especially during Diwali, weddings and other gifting periods.Minimise stock-outs, excess inventory and ageing inventory.3. ProcurementOwn procurement of raw materials, packaging and other production inputs.Develop and manage a strong vendor ecosystem.Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQ and lead times.Build alternate sources for critical raw materials and packaging.Ensure procurement is aligned with production and demand plans.4. Inventory & WarehousingEstablish appropriate inventory norms across raw materials, packaging and finished goods.Drive inventory accuracy and FIFO/FEFO adherence.Monitor inventory ageing and wastage.Improve warehouse utilisation, processes and material movement.Ensure timely reconciliation of physical and system inventory.5. Quality & ComplianceOwn quality systems across incoming materials, production and finished goods.Establish quality checks and SOPs across the manufacturing process.Work closely with QA teams to reduce defects, wastage and customer complaints.Ensure adherence to applicable food safety and regulatory standards.6. Logistics & FulfilmentManage dispatch planning and coordination with logistics partners.Ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) fulfilment across channels.Optimise freight costs and delivery timelines.Build scalable processes for B2B, D2C, retail and quick-commerce fulfilment.7. Cost & ProductivityOwn manufacturing and supply-chain cost metrics.Drive reduction in material wastage, production costs, freight and inventory costs.Track key KPIs including yield, wastage, productivity, OTIF, inventory turns and forecast accuracy.Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives.What We're Looking For6–10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement or operations, preferably in FMCG / food / consumer products.Strong experience managing manufacturing operations and supply chains end-to-end.Experience working with perishable / food products is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of production planning, procurement, inventory and logistics.Proven ability to manage vendors and negotiate commercial terms.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience building processes and systems in a fast-growing organisation.Comfortable working hands-on across both strategy and execution.Strong leadership and team-management skills.