Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager (SCM cum Planning), your role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain management, procurement, vendor development, inventory planning, and operational coordination across departments. Your responsibilities will require strategic planning, analytical thinking, and strong vendor negotiation skills to ensure uninterrupted production and cost-efficient operations. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and approve new vendors for raw materials, consumables, and packing materials. - Conduct vendor audits and maintain updated vendor and item master lists in Tally/ERP. - Perform price comparison, negotiation, and finalize purchase orders within approved budgets. - Ensure accurate material specifications, vendor mapping, and on-time deliveries. - Convert all pending Purchase Requisitions (PRs) to Purchase Orders (POs) daily and follow up on deliveries. - Negotiate favorable credit terms and minimize freight and procurement costs. - Develop alternate vendors to reduce cost, MOQ, and dependency on single sources. - Align procurement activities with monthly budgets and cost-saving targets. - Strategically plan bulk purchases of key materials below market rates. - Analyze and report purchase efficiency and cost reduction initiatives monthly. - Ensure purchases adhere to company budgetary approvals and audit compliance. - Maintain optimum inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. - Coordinate with Stores and Finance for monthly stock verification and reconciliation. - Ensure timely inflow of materials considering lead times and maintain Reorder Levels (ROL). - Implement inventory control measures to prevent overstocking, understocking, and dead stock. - Identify obsolete/non-moving stocks and propose write-offs after approvals from Factory Manager and MD. - Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process aligning sales forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements. - Coordinate weekly S&OP meetings with Production, Sales, and Factory Management. - Plan and monitor raw and packing material availability based on production and dispatch schedules. - Escalate material shortages or delivery delays for urgent corrective actions. - Collaborate with QA, R&D, and Production for quality and process improvements. - Prepare and maintain all procurement and inventory records as per ISO, audit, and GDP standards. - Ensure documentation readiness for annual and customer audits. - Conduct periodic ABC and Pareto analysis to identify key inventory items. - Present monthly SCM performance reports including cost analysis, inventory trends, and vendor performance. - Ensure compliance with company SOPs, ERP/SAP system procedures, and audit requirements. - Supervise and mentor SCM and Stores teams. - Define roles, review performance, and provide guidance for day-to-day operations. - Foster cross-functional collaboration among departments. - Build accountability, efficiency, and discipline within the team. Key Skills & Competencies: