Supply Chain Manager

About The RoleWe're seeking a Supply Chain Manager (0-3 years' experience) to join our high-impact operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional from a premium institute who's eager to build expertise in supply chain management, vendor partnerships, and demand planning. You'll play a key role in ensuring our pet food and medicine categories are always available - efficiently, profitably, and sustainably.Detailed Roles & ResponsibilitiesSupply Planning & Demand Forecasting:Develop accurate demand forecasts for pet food and medicine categories based on historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to align supply plans with business objectives and market demand.Maintain the right balance between demand fulfillment and inventory efficiency.Inventory Planning & OptimizationPlan and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.Use inventory management tools and KPIs (e.g., stock turnover rate, days of inventory) to optimize stock across warehouses and retail locations.Implement effective practices for managing perishable and regulated products like pet medicines.Vendor Management & Procurement CoordinationIdentify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.Negotiate terms and contracts to support gross margin goals.Partner with procurement to streamline sourcing and strengthen supplier performance.Gross Margin OptimizationAnalyze the profitability of pet food and medicine categories by reviewing cost structures, pricing, and supply chain expenses.Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and process improvements to boost margins.Reduce wastage, markdowns, and inefficiencies through data-driven decision-making.P&L; Accountability:Collaborate with finance to monitor category-wise P&L; and profitability targets.Analyze variances between planned and actual performance and recommend corrective actions.Align supply chain decisions with overall business and financial goals.Cross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate with procurement, sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure operational alignment.Support marketing campaigns by ensuring timely product availability for promotions.Manage supply risks during demand spikes or disruptions.Regulatory Compliance & Quality AssuranceEnsure compliance with all regulatory requirements for the storage, handling, and transportation of pet medicines and food products.Monitor vendor certifications and audit quality standards to guarantee compliance and safety.Continuous Improvement & ReportingIdentify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement across the supply chain.Prepare and present performance reports on key metrics like inventory turnover, service levels, and vendor scorecards.Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Risk ManagementIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier delays, inventory shortages, or quality issues.Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply, especially for critical pet medicines.Who You AreGraduate from a premium institute (IIT, IIM, NIT, SRCC, DU, BITS, etc.).1-4 years of experience in supply chain, operations, consulting, or analytics.Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills (SQL or ERP knowledge a plus).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Passionate about building systems, solving problems, and making an impact.A love for pets is a plus -)