Senior Executive - Supply Chain, RTD

Tataconsumer; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consumer Products Ltd. is seeking a Senior Executive – Supply Chain, RTD in Kolkata to strengthen sales and distribution, drive market execution and build on-ground brand presence.

You will report to the Senior Manager – Supply Chain and contribute to cost savings, transporter efficiency, and end-to-end logistics improvements across order-to-delivery in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years FMCG experience, preferably in Beverages.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain, Distribution and Transportation management.
• Ability to deliver commercial value through logistics improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings through process improvements and automation (DMS/TMS)
• Control freight billing accuracy and reduce cost leakages
• Ensure high service levels (OTIF, fill rate, delivery timelines)
• Manage distributor pickups and delivery execution efficiency
• Lead transportation operations: routing, vehicle planning, load optimization
• Manage transporter lifecycle: onboarding, performance tracking, SLA adherence
• Standardize processes via DMS & TMS implementation and governance
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs (cycle time, dispatch efficiency)
• Strengthen data-driven decision-making through dashboards and reporting
• Drive digital adoption and capability building on DMS & TMS platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Sales, Warehouse) for system enhancements
• Implement continuous improvement culture and best practices in logistics
• We live Tata Code of Conduct

Skills

FMCG experience

Beverages

Supply Chain

Transportation management

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Tools

DMS

TMS

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Senior Executive - Supply Chain, RTD

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Supply Chain Location
Kolkata Reporting To
Senior Manager - Supply Chain

Job Description

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

About the Job: Senior Executive – Supply Chain, RTD

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Kolkata

Reporting To: Senior Manager – Supply Chain

At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one!

How does this Job align to our Strategy?

At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business, Driving Digital and Innovation, Unlocking Synergies, Creating a Future-Ready Organization, Exploring New Opportunities and Embedding Sustainability.

This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthen & Accelerate core business and Unlock Synergies. The role involves Strengthening our sales and distribution network for the RTD Value business, building our brand on ground, engaging channel partners, drive market execution, gain market share. It is in-line with our objective to build a multi category FMCG company.

MD & CEO

MD & CEO

Where do you come in as?

President – RTD Business

Director – Supply Chain

Senior Manager – Supply Chain

Senior Executive – Supply Chain

This job is at N-4 level (N corresponds to CEO’s level)

Geography: India

Direct reports: 0

Matrix Reports : NA

Type of Role : Individual contributor

Primary Stakeholders (Optional): Supply Chain, Technical Operatinos, Zonal Head, Brand Teams

What are the Key Deliverables in this role ?

• Drive cost savings through process improvements and automation (DMS/TMS)
• Control freight billing accuracy and reduce cost leakages

Customer Service

• Ensure high service levels (OTIF, fill rate, delivery timelines)
• Manage distributor pickups and delivery execution efficiency
• Improve reliability and responsiveness of transporter network

Internal Processes

• Drive end-to-end supply chain process improvement across order-to-delivery
• Lead transportation operations: routing, fixed vehicle planning, load optimization
• Manage transporter lifecycle: onboarding, performance tracking, SLA adherence
• Standardize processes via DMS & TMS implementation and governance
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs (cycle time, dispatch efficiency)

Innovation & Learning

• Drive digital adoption and capability building on DMS & TMS platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Sales, Warehouse) for system enhancements
• Implement continuous improvement culture and best practices in logistics
• Strengthen data-driven decision-making through dashboards and reporting

What are the Critical success factors for the Role ?

• 4-6 years of FMCG work experience preferably in Beverages

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role ?

• Have demonstrated ability to deliver commercial value with strong Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation management skills

TCPL Growth Mindset and Behaviors

We are obsessed about keeping Consumers & Customers first in our hearts – that’s why we are here !

We are trailblazers in executing with Excellence … Together as One Team !

We take Ownership of our business …delivering value for our Stakeholders .. no Compromises !

We are Open to Continuously improving … Continuously innovating … For Better !

We live & breathe our Tata Code of Conduct

About Us: At Tata Consumer, we stand ‘For Better.’

Tata Consumer Products is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. Our brands embody our purpose of ‘For Better ‘through the value they deliver to consumers with a focus on innovation, health and wellness, convenience and premiumisation. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Our key brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+, Tata Salt, Tata Sampann and Tata Soulfull. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 200 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products.

The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 15, 206 Crs with operations in India and International markets. For more information please visit www.tataconsumer.com