Supply Chain Executive

Delifrance India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Delifrance India is seeking a Supply Chain Executive to drive end-to-end procurement, inventory control, and distribution for its outlets across the network. You will coordinate with approved vendors, monitor stock levels, ensure FIFO and batch tracking, and oversee dispatch from central kitchens to stores with attention to cold chain integrity.

The role requires 3–6 years in supply chain, strong analytical and negotiation skills, expertise with ERP/POS systems, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in the F&B.
• Hands-on ERP and POS inventory experience.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and data reporting skills.
• Knowledge of cold chain logistics and food safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of raw materials, packaging, and store consumables.
• Manage inventory accuracy and FIFO/batch tracking.
• Oversee warehouse and dispatch for outlets and central kitchens.
• Validate supplier invoices and support monthly stock reconciliation.
• Collaborate with outlets, kitchen, finance, and QA to ensure supply availability.
• Identify process improvements in procurement, storage, and dispatch.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

ERP & POS experience

Excel

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ERP systems

POS inventory modules

Job description

Job Overview:

As a Supply Chain Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring end-to-end supply chain efficiency, from procurement and inventory to distribution and reconciliation. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, inventory accuracy, and seamless supply to our outlets. This role demands strong coordination, analytical capability, and on-ground execution skills to support our high standards in quality and service.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with approved vendors for timely procurement of raw materials, packaging, and store consumables.
• Negotiate and review vendor contracts and delivery timelines in alignment with budgeted costs.
• Monitor vendor performance and flag inconsistencies in supply quality or timelines.

Inventory Control & Stock Movement

• Ensure regular physical stock counts across all stores and central kitchens; reconcile against ERP/POS systems.
• Monitor expiry dates, wastage, and near-expiry stock to implement timely movement and clearance.
• Ensure First In, First Out (FIFO) and batch tracking compliance across all warehouse and store locations.

Warehouse & Dispatch Oversight

• Supervise dispatch processes to outlets across locations including packaging, vehicle coordination, and documentation.
• Track inward and outward stock movements from central kitchens and warehouses.
• Coordinate cold chain integrity for perishables throughout logistics.

System & Data Management

• Maintain accurate entries of goods received, purchase orders, GRNs, and wastage in ERP/POS platforms.
• Ensure daily and weekly updates on inventory reports, indent fulfillment, and stock health.

Billing & Reconciliation

• Validate and process supplier bills, working with accounts for timely clearance.
• Oversee invoice documentation, filing, and ensure bill entries are updated in the system for payment scheduling.
• Support monthly reconciliation of physical and system stock, along with variance reporting.

Inter-Department Coordination

• Liaise closely with outlet managers, kitchen production teams, finance, and QA to ensure availability and compliance of supplies.
• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks or ad-hoc issues with minimal disruption to store operations.

Process Improvement

• Recommend improvements to supply chain practices including vendor selection, cost optimization, delivery routing, and documentation systems.
• Support SOP implementation for procurement, storage, and dispatch protocols.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in the F&B, Bakery, or QSR industry.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and POS-based inventory modules.
• Strong negotiation, vendor handling, and data reporting skills.
• Understanding of cold chain logistics, perishables management, and food safety compliance is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, documentation, and billing software.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Self-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced retail/production environment.
• Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines with consistency.