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