DGM- Supply Chain Management & PPC

TopGear Consultants Pvt Ltd.; Amravati; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TopGear Consultants Pvt Ltd. seeks a Deputy General Manager Supply Chain to lead demand planning, procurement, inventory, production planning and logistics for a printing/packaging operation.

The role drives global alignment with S&OP and ensures material availability at optimal cost. The ideal candidate has 18–20 years in a similar role, hands-on PPC and procurement experience, and a Bachelor's or Master's in SCM/Business/Operations (certifications considered a plus).

Qualifications

• 18–20 years of experience in a similar role, with hands-on PPC and procurement responsibilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management, business, procurement or operations. Certification can be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain: demand planning, procurement, production planning, inventory management and logistics.
• Lead sourcing strategy, vendor development and stores operations.
• Ensure zero stock-outs and minimal excess inventory; drive cost optimization and supplier performance.
• Drive digital SCM transformation (ERP, dashboards) and ensure compliance with IMS, GMP, and external regulations.
• Mentor and develop SCM team; collaborate with Production, Sales, Quality and Finance.

Skills

PPC

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelors or Masters in SCM / Business / Procurement / Operations

Relevant certification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Role - Deputy General Manager Supply Chain.

Total Experience: 18 to 20 years in similar role ( Should have hands-on experience in PPC and Procurement ( along with other requirement of a supply chain).)

Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in related field (supply chain management or Business or Procurement or operations). A relevant certification can be an advantage

Industry: Printing or packaging or similar

Knowledge of printing and packaging materials (e.g., Paper, Paperboards, cartons , inks, Varnish, boards, films, laminates, plates, etc.) is a must.

Reporting: This is a lead role and the position reports to the VP- Operations

Purchase and Store function will report into this position (approx. 6-8 members)

Job Location: Pardi, Valsad

Purpose:

To lead and optimize the entire supply chain ecosystemspanning demand planning, procurement, inventory management, production planning and logisticsensuring the right material reaches the right place, at the right time, and cost-effectively. The role aligns local SCM operations with global S&OP processes and drives the implementation of robust systems for responsiveness, agility, and long-term supplier performance.

Scope and KPIs

• Oversee RM/PM procurement, demand and production planning, inbound and outbound logistics, and inventory management.
• Drive alignment with global demand planning processes.
• Lead sourcing strategy, vendor development, and stores operations (raw materials and finished goods).
• Ensure continuous feed to production with zero stock-outs and minimum excess inventory.

Key responsibilities:

1. Integrated Demand Planning & S&OP Alignment
   • Establish a robust demand planning system in collaboration with the Global Demand Planning Manager.
   • Lead the monthly S&OP cycle for materials requirement planning, aligning forecasts with market trends and feedback from production schedules.
2. Production Planning Oversight
   • Supervise the Production Planning Manager and ensure optimal schedule adherence and material flow across production units.
   • Translate sales forecasts into actionable production and procurement plans.
3. Procurement and Sourcing Strategy
   • Oversee the Procurement Manager and lead sourcing initiatives across RM, PM, and indirect materials.
   • Develop strategic supplier partnerships, contracts, and risk mitigation strategies.
   • Develop strategic partners for outsourced manufacturing.
   • Drive cost optimization and local/global vendor development initiatives.
4. Inventory and Stores Management
   • Supervise RM/FG store managers to maintain accurate inventory, efficient warehousing, and minimal obsolescence.
   • Drive down inventory through 360 degree control of material flow and consumption.
   • Implement safety stock and EOQ strategy/processes.
   • Implement JIT and Kanban systems to balance inventory carrying cost and availability.
5. Logistics and Distribution
   • Ensure timely and efficient movement of materials (inbound) and finished goods (outbound).
   • Coordinate dispatch activities with internal and external logistics partners.
6. Systems, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
   • Lead digital SCM transformation (ERP, planning tools, dashboards).
   • Ensure full compliance with internal policies, IMS, GMP, and external regulations.
   • Champion continuous improvement (CI), LEAN supply chain, and sustainability initiatives.
7. NPD support
   • Work with product development team to challenge products and timelines, follow up cross factory planning with other regions.
   • Ensure timely arrangement of materials and source new materials as per requirement.
8. MIS reporting
   • Sales, Purchase and Inventory reports, Customer service levels, SKU portfolio
   • Global dashboards update
9. Team Development and Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Build and lead a high-performing SCM team with a focus on accountability, agility, and ownership.
   • Work closely with Production, Sales, Quality, and Finance to ensure end-to-end SCM alignment.

Stakeholder management

Describe the main interactions:

• Type of interaction: leading, participating
• In & outside the organisation
• Inside: upwards, downwards, laterally