Manager Supply Chain

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

The Supply Chain Manager – India is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations within India, while also anchoring the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across India, Middle East, and Africa. This role ensures strategic alignment between demand and supply, enhances operational resilience, and supports scalable business growth. By driving excellence in planning, logistics, and warehousing, and fostering cross-functional collaboration, the incumbent plays a critical role in delivering customer satisfaction and building a future-ready supply chain organization.

End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership

Oversee all aspects of supply chain operations in India, including demand planning, Supply planning, Production scheduling, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics,( Imports & Exports) ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.

Regional S&OP Process Ownership

Lead and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across India, Middle East, and Africa, driving alignment between commercial, supply, and finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and balanced supply-demand planning.

Operational Excellence & Resilience

Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain agility, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity across diverse and dynamic markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with commercial, finance, manufacturing, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain strategies that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team by fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning, while mentoring and developing future leaders

Performance Monitoring & Strategic Reporting

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.

The Supply Chain Manager will lead end-to-end supply chain operations for India, encompassing planning, warehousing, and logistics. This role also anchors the regional S&OP process across India, Middle East, and Africa, ensuring strategic alignment, demand-supply synchronization, and operational resilience. The incumbent will drive excellence in execution, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to support scalable growth and customer satisfaction.

Educational Background

• Batchelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly preferred, especially with a focus on Operations, Logistics, or Strategy.
  
  

🔹 Professional Experience

• Min 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain operations including planning, warehousing, logistics, procurement and S&OP.
• Exposure to fast-paced, complex industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or consumer goods.
• Batchelor in supply chain management, or MBA supply chain or related fields.
• APICS/CPIM Certified (Complete preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment using automated demand and supply planning process
• Total experience in a fast- paced industry like FMCG/Foods
  
  

The Role Demands a comprehensive Understanding Of End-to-end Supply Chain Operations, Spanning Demand &Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehousing, And Logistics.(Export & Import) The Incumbent Must Possess:

• Strategic Acumen: Ability to align supply chain strategies with broader business goals across India and the IMEA region, ensuring responsiveness to market dynamics and customer needs.
• Advanced Planning & S&OP Expertise: Deep knowledge of integrated business planning, demand forecasting, and supply-demand balancing, with experience leading cross-regional S&OP processes.
• Operational Excellence: Proficiency in lean principles, process optimization, and performance management to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and service level improvements.
• Digital & Analytical Capability: Strong command of supply chain systems (e.g., SAP, advanced planning tools), data analytics, and KPI-driven decision-making.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration across functions, and build capabilities for future growth.
• Risk & Resilience Management: Expertise in identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and agility in complex environments.
  
  

The Role Requires a strategic And Empowering Leadership Style, With The Ability To Influence Across Functions And Geographies. The Supply Chain Manager Must:

• Lead with Vision and Purpose: Set a clear direction for the supply chain function aligning with the regional director, aligning team goals with business strategy and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a connector between commercial, finance, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment across the value chain.
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to team members, building a strong pipeline of future leaders and functional experts.
• Enable Decision-Making: Empower teams with data, tools, and frameworks to make informed decisions, while providing strategic oversight and escalation support when needed.
• Champion Change and Innovation: Lead transformation initiatives, encourage innovation, and manage change effectively to build a resilient and agile supply chain organization.
• Represent the Function Regionally: Serve as a key voice for India within the broader IMEA supply chain leadership, contributing to regional strategy and capability building.
  
  

This Role Demands a high Level Of Analytical Thinking, Combining Strategic Foresight With Operational Precision. The Incumbent Must Be Able To:

• Interpret Complex Data Sets: Analyze demand patterns, inventory levels, logistics performance, and market dynamics to inform planning and decision-making.
• Solve Multi-Dimensional Problems: Address supply-demand imbalances, optimize cost-service trade-offs, and resolve cross-functional challenges with structured, data-driven approaches.
• Scenario Planning & Risk Analysis: Evaluate multiple business scenarios, assess risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Use root cause analysis, performance metrics, and benchmarking to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
• Leverage Digital Tools & Analytics: Utilize advanced planning systems, dashboards, and predictive analytics to enhance visibility, responsiveness, and agility.
• Strategic Decision Support: Translate operational insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership, supporting long-term growth and transformation initiatives.
  
  

This is a high-impact leadership role with significant responsibility across both operational execution and strategic alignment. Key aspects include:

• Strategic Accountability: Responsible for aligning supply chain operations with business objectives across India and the IMEA region, directly influencing revenue growth, market responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Ownership: Oversees critical supply chain functions—planning, procurement ,warehousing, logistics—ensuring service reliability, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization.
• Regional Influence: Anchors the S&OP process across India, Middle East, and Africa, shaping demand-supply decisions that affect production, distribution, and financial planning.
• Risk & Resilience Leadership: Plays a central role in managing supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity during disruptions, and building long-term resilience.
• Talent & Capability Development: Leads and develops high-performing teams, contributing to organizational capability and succession planning.
• Financial Impact: Decisions made in this role directly affect working capital, cost-to-serve, and overall supply chain profitability, making it a key driver of business performance.
  
  

This Role Requires exceptional Interpersonal And Leadership Capabilities, With a Strong Emphasis On Collaboration, Influence, And Team Development. Key People Skills Include:

• Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to engage effectively with diverse teams across India, Middle East, and Africa, adapting communication styles to different cultural and organizational contexts.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in building trust and alignment with internal and external stakeholders—including commercial, finance, operations, and logistics partners—to drive shared outcomes.
• Team Leadership & Motivation: Capable of inspiring and guiding teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting individual growth through coaching and feedback.
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Adept at managing competing priorities, resolving conflicts constructively, and negotiating win-win solutions across functions and geographies.
• Influence Without Authority: Able to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change even in matrixed environments where direct control may be limited.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates empathy, self-awareness, and resilience, especially when navigating ambiguity, pressure, or organizational change.

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