Assistant Manager

Job Title AM - NPD and Vendor Development Job Type Permanent Full-time Function PSO Business Godrej Consumer Products Limited Location Mumbai Maharashtra India About Godrej Industries Group GIG At the Godrej Industries Group we are privileged to serve over 1 1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products real estate agriculture financial services and chemicals industries About Godrej Consumer Products Limited GCPL Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust integrity and respect for others At the same time we are growing fast and have exciting ambitious aspirations About the role Key Responsibilities Core member of the NPD Supply Chain team responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain for New Product Development NPD projects Once a product is cleared for launch take complete ownership of setting up the supply chain Identify evaluate and onboard RM Raw Material and PM Packing Material vendors lead cost negotiations to ensure cost competitiveness Make data-backed make-vs-buy decisions and identify the right manufacturing partners Coordinate with manufacturing teams to set up new machinery or modify existing lines Collaborate closely with R D Packaging Development Innovation and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless execution Ensure end-to-end delivery of NPD projects from raw material sourcing to market dispatch Act as the key custodian for Quality Safety compliance across all NPD processes Track project timelines highlight risks and drive issue resolution to ensure successful on-time launch Maintain structured documentation dashboards and trackers for NPD supply chain activities Who are we looking for Education Graduate degree in Engineering Science Mandatory MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Operations or Manufacturing preferred Mandatory Minimum 2 years of sourcing experience in FMCG sector Good to have Manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management experience Experience 2-4 years of sourcing manufacturing supply chain experience preferably in FMCG Hands-on experience in vendor identification development and negotiation Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and setting up production lines machinery for new products Familiarity with supply chain processes procurement systems and manufacturing best practices Strong proficiency in MS Excel PowerPoint and exposure to ERP systems SAP preferred Skills Strong collaboration skills with ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders R D Packaging Manufacturing Innovation Finance Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach Ability to challenge the status quo constructively and drive improvements Strong communication and influencing skills to engage internal and external partners Ability to work in a fast-paced high-ambiguity environment with a strong bias for action What s in it for you Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent commissioning parent in case of surrogacy or adoptive parent and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability PwD care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department OPD coverage including vaccinations dental vision etc Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes resources and counselling Celebrating wins the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms An inclusive Godrej Before you go there is something important we want to highlight There is no place for discrimination at Godrej Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company And has been for over a century It s not just in our DNA and nice to do Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster We hope this resonates with you We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer We recognise merit and encourage diversity We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members If this sounds like a role for you apply now