Job Title: Manager Supply Chain

About the Function:

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Purchase :

• Develop a purchase plan based on S&OP & minimum inventory norms by coordinating with planning and packing department

• Coordinate with suppliers/transporters for status on the orders/ deliveries

• Supervise the receipt and control of the daily purchase receipt/production receipt of material

• Ensure the timely and adequate movement of material within the unit to ensure smooth operations

• Plan, implement and monitor targets of logistics costs & working on optimum logistics model

• Ensure maintenance of proper account of recycled bottle and packing material in the unit

• Ensure scrap sale at best rates

• Ensure security in transit for inbound & outbound goods through necessary insurance

Maximizing credit terms & thus enhancing cash flow

1. Excise.

• Maintain all record as per State / Central Excise Department rules and regulations pertaining to Blending, Bottling and Plant

• Ensure that records pertaining to stock registers, ware house register, monthly returns, bonding & debonding etc. are updated and maintained on a daily basis

• Ensure necessary verifications are done on accurate and timely basis eg finish goods stock position, spirits entry, Job Worker's Bill, Daily physical stock verification as per Excise records

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory documents (CL-3 Statements, Bottling Fee Challans)

• Oversee the loading of Finished Goods

1. Stores.

• Maintain stock of Raw material & finished goods

• Maintain FIFO / FEFO for all RM / PM / BM & FG

• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt and dispatch of goods

• Plan Inventory management by ensuring stock control measures are implemented and accurate inventories maintained

• Plan future capacity requirements

• Ensure all standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment are adhered to

• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment.

1. Logistic.

• Lay down the logistics processes and procedures to be followed

• Assign responsibilities for procurement, storing, packing and dispatch

• Manage the day to day operations of the various functions i.e. order handling, procurement, warehousing, despatch, excise

• Lay down procedures, check points & processes to properly monitor inventory in order to maintain optimum levels of stock at all times

• Monitor and govern Vendor Management process

Maintain optimum TTT (Truck Turn Around Time.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Budget for future requirements of the department and ensure availability of resources • Monitor current expenditure to ensure optimum utilization of resources

• Prepare contingency plan for fluctuations in demand

• Assist unit head for preparation of daily & monthly MIS

• Maintain MIS reports on Sales budget , Dispatch Reports, Inventory Report, Excise related reports etc.

• Budget for capex investments wrt upgradation of work procedures to minimise manpower requirement.

1. People Management.

• Lead, direct, motivate, guide and monitor the various team members to contribute to productivity improvement

• Organize recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitor staff performance and progress

• Liaison with vendors and excise bodies

• Engage with Sales to understand gaps and plan corrective actions

• Liaise effectively with trade unions for a better output from workmen.

Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported from day one.
Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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