Varun Beverages Retail & E-commerce

Regional Head-Supply Chain(Central & East)

Kolkata, India In person Full-time

Regional SCM Operations

  • Oversee end-to-end Supply Chain Management operations within the region, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Collaborate with plant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to optimize regional supply chain processes.
  • Part of Regional Leadership Team
  • Actively participate in the Regional Leadership team, providing strategic insights and aligning supply chain strategies with overall regional objectives.
  • Collaborate with other functional leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Seasonal Planning/Infrastructure

Develop and implement seasonal planning strategies to address fluctuations in demand.

Assess and enhance regional infrastructure at plants and depots to support supply chain efficiency.

Product Availability

Ensure consistent product availability at the regional level through effective production planning, inventory management, and distribution strategies.

Collaborate with production teams to address any production challenges and minimize stockouts.

Fair Share Allocation

  • Work closely with national and other regional teams to establish fair share allocation for regional production.
  • Balance production capacities to meet demand and optimize overall supply chain performance.
  • S&OP and Demand Plan Accuracy
  • Establish and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the region.
  • Drive accuracy in demand planning through collaboration with sales, marketing, and production teams.

Push Vs Pull Replenishment

  • Analyze demand patterns and implement push vs. pull replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize lead times.
  • Continuously evaluate and adjust replenishment strategies based on market dynamics.
  • Infrastructure at Plant/Depots
  • Manage and enhance infrastructure at regional plants and depots to support operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to address any infrastructure-related challenges.

Cost Management

Implement cost management strategies for the entire region, including transportation, warehousing, and production costs.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.

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