Supply Chain Development Manager; Royal Canin; Mumbai

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Job Description: Job Responsibilities 1. Supply Chain Transformation & Process Excellence • Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives across the supply chain from factory to customer. • Spearhead SC automation by identifying automation opportunities, piloting, and scaling up. • Map current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Apply Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement. • Standardize and embed best practices across the network. 2. Digital & Quick Commerce Supply Chain Development • Design and evolve fit-for-purpose supply chain models for E-commerce marketplaces and Quick Commerce platforms. • Develop strategies for: • High service levels and fast fulfillment (same-day / <30 min delivery) • Optimized inventory placement (dark stores, FCs, hubs) • Managing high demand variability and SKU complexity • Bring outside-in perspectives from across the industry. • Build and execute a mid-to-long term roadmap to support accelerated growth in these channels. • Continuously adapt supply chain capabilities to meet changing customer and partner expectations. 3. Network Design & Capability Building • Evaluate and optimize distribution network design, including warehouses, fulfillment centers, and last-mile models. • Drive decisions on: • Dark store and micro-fulfilment strategies • Decentralized vs centralized inventory models • Build scalable capabilities to support future growth across channels. 4. Business Case Development & Project Leadership • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities based on impact and feasibility. • Develop robust business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI. • Lead end-to-end project management: Planning, stakeholder alignment, execution, and implementation. • Ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives. 5. Deployment of Global & Regional Initiatives • Lead deployment and localization of Global and Regional Supply Chain projects in India. • Ensure alignment with local market dynamics, especially Digital & Quick Commerce growth requirements. • Collaborate closely with Regional Supply Chain teams. • Drive the Sustainability agenda. 6. Analytics & Performance Management • Develop and own supply chain dashboards and performance reporting. • Strengthen data-driven decision making across teams. • Track key KPIs: Service level / fill rate, OTIF (On Time In Full), Speed to customer, and Cost-to-serve. • Build analytical capability within teams to support continuous improvement. 7. SOP Development & Capability Building • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new and improved processes. • Drive training and capability building across teams. • Ensure consistent adoption of improved processes. 8. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration • Build strong relationships with: Sales, E-commerce, and Commercial teams; logistics and warehousing partners; and Digital and Quick Commerce platforms. • Act as a single point of contact for supply chain in business transformation initiatives. • Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and execution. 9. Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Stay ahead of trends in Digital Commerce, Quick Commerce, and last-mile logistics. • Identify and pilot innovative solutions (e.g., hyperlocal fulfillment, automation, partner-led models).