AVP - Planning and Procurement

Wholsum Foods (Slurrp Farm and Mille); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholsum Foods, a fast-growing food company behind Slurrp Farm and Mille, is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader in Gurugram. This high-ownership role drives end-to-end Demand & Supply Planning, procurement strategy, supplier development, and cost optimization.

You will build processes, partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and R&D, and lead digitization initiatives including ERP implementation. 10–18 years in relevant roles and FMCG experience are required.

Qualifications

• 10–18 years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or related functions.
• Experience in FMCG, food, D2C, consumer products or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP, planning or procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Demand & Supply Planning, including forecasting, material planning, inventory management and monthly S&OP.
• Own RM/PM procurement strategy, vendor development, negotiations and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier performance across OTIF, quality, lead time and terms.
• Build inventory and working capital discipline across RM, PM and finished goods.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D, NPD and co-manufacturers to align demand, supply and production.
• Build procurement and planning SOPs, dashboards and governance processes.
• Lead digitization initiatives, including future ERP and planning-system implementation.
• Drive cost and margin improvement through sourcing strategies and value engineering.
• Lead and develop the young talent reporting to you for planning and procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supply chain forecasting

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems

Planning systems

Job description

Join the dynamic team at Wholsum Foods and be part of an extraordinary movement!

The mission is simple: to change the world's eats. With brands like Slurrp Farm and Mille, we offer

healthy and delicious alternatives to the junk food epidemic. It's time to rediscover the nutritious

traditions of our ancestors and embrace the power of millets like Ragi, Jowar, Bajra, and Foxtail

Led by founders Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan, we are food enthusiasts,

entrepreneurs, and mothers committed to making a difference. We're expanding globally and

seeking talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and high-growth

environment. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey where you can grow professionally

while having a blast!

At Wholsum Foods, we celebrate diversity and unity, all driven by a shared mission to

revolutionize the way we eat. Our team is our greatest asset, and our core values—Relationship

First, Dependable, Passionate, and Growth Mindset—bring out the best in each team member.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace, embracing individuals regardless of

race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender

identity. Together, we will redefine the future of food!

We are also a BCorp and Great Place to Work Certified.

Location: Gurugram | Experience: 10–18 years

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-growing environment, building processes from scratch and connecting business growth with supply chain execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Demand & Supply Planning, including forecasting, material planning, inventory management and monthly S&OP.
• Own RM/PM procurement strategy, vendor development, negotiations and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier performance across OTIF, quality, lead time and commercial terms.
• Build inventory and working capital discipline across RM, PM and finished goods.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D, NPD and co-manufacturers to align demand, supply and production.
• Build procurement and planning SOPs, dashboards and governance processes.
• Lead digitization initiatives, including future ERP and planning-system implementation.
• Drive cost and margin improvement through sourcing strategies, value engineering and better material planning.
• Lead and develop the young talent reporting to you for planning and procurement.

What We're Looking For

• 10–18 years of experience, with at least 10 years in relevant Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, S&OP or related functions.
• Experience in FMCG, Food, D2C, Consumer Products or Manufacturing.
• Strong experience across Demand and Supply Planning along with RM/PM Procurement.
• Proven track record in cost savings, vendor management and inventory optimization.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, forecasting, material planning and supply chain KPIs.
• Experience working in a startup, scale-up or transformation environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP, planning or procurement systems.

Why Join Us?

Build a critical business function at a fast-growing food company, work closely with senior leadership and shape how planning, procurement and supply chain evolve as Wholsum scales.