General Manager - Supply & Production Planning

Position General Manager - Planning & Logistics Location - Corporate Office, BangaloreReporting - Chief Supply Chain Officer Job Description 1. Build the Future Fit Responsive Supply Chain at Orkla IndiaBuild the strategy for Planning and Logistics Operations that aligns with organisational goals.Optimise the Supply Chain operations, build tactical capabilities - short, medium, long term horizon Supply Planning, Warehousing, Inventory Management & Logistics Operations.2. Ensure Cost Efficient High OTIF Delivery in Evolving EnvironmentBuild digital commerce agility in Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Operations.Logistics Operations - manage on-time dispatch & delivery with cost-efficient logistics models.Compliance Management - Logistics Operations - EHS, legal compliance in Warehouse Operations.3.

Manage External & Internal ComplexitiesEnsure deliveries in complex external supply chain environments of:International markets - challenging geo-political scenariosIndia market - emerging MT / ecommerce channelManage internal complex / multiple stakeholders and workstreams, multiple Business Units, Manufacturing - multi-factory operations - coordination, alignment and delivery.The role acts as a bridge between Supply Chain Business partners from multiple Business Units and the Operations team, ensuring a high degree of collaboration for both business and operational needs, managing constraints and delivering OTIF.4. Accelerate Process Harmonisation & Supply Chain DigitalisationDrive SNOP effectiveness with process standardisation, stakeholder and goal alignment.Build process-led Supply Chain operations - drive process documentation, alignment and adoption.Supply Chain digitalisation - lead digital planning capabilities with planning tools identification, implementation & adoption.5. Build a Winning Team and Supply Chain Leadership PipelineGuide the team to manage processes and routine operations with ownership.Build the team to manage and navigate in ambiguous and complex situations.Build the leadership pipeline - develop high-performing next generation supply chain leaders.

Responsibility and MandatePlanning OperationsLead the annual budgeting process and align the annual volumes BU-wise at category, SKU levels by regions, months and sales channels; map logistics and warehouse requirements and project annual logistics costs. Check and highlight capacity constraints and resolution plans.Monthly and weekly supply plans (production + distribution) are aligned to demand projections as per SNOP plans, and proactively solve demand-supply gaps.Ensure fill rates and availability outlook for the next 3 months with rough-cut capacity planning; align planned plant shutdowns with inventory coverage.Festive season volumes are well planned and aligned with BU and Operations team to ensure smooth seasonal sales achievement.New product launches are delivered on time as per defined timelines; post launch ensure high stock freshness. Similarly deliver consumer promotion plans as per timelines.Logistics OperationsWarehouse operations are governed as per GMP / GHP practices; all mandatory compliance requirements are adhered to.

Ensure EHS guidelines are followed at all warehouses.Drive warehouse cost optimisation initiatives and manage overall warehouse operations costs.Transportation operations are managed well - delivery & cost management. Optimise transport logistics network in line with opportunities to increase service levels and/or optimise transport costs. Manage transport vendors and build good working relationships.Processes & SystemsDefine and implement harmonised processes within Planning, Logistics, and with touchpoints of other departments - e.g.

Factory Supply Chain for production planning processes.Anchor organisation-wide supply chain process standardisation from SNOP to finished goods delivery.Digitalisation of planning processes/activities - lead and drive digitalisation initiatives for supply planning processes.Performance monitoring, reporting & governance - develop and track crucial KPIs to measure effectiveness of Planning and Logistics Operations.Team Leadership & DevelopmentTeam management - develop team members to deliver organisational priorities.Build a collaborative, results-driven, high-performance team.Build teams and next generation leaders for the Supply Chain vertical.