Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group (GIG), we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet is a food and agri conglomerate, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

www.godrejagrovet.com

Key Responsibilities

The role is responsible for leading Supply Planning and S&OP processes pan-India to ensure optimal service

levels, inventory efficiency, and cost performance. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to deliver robust supply plans aligned with business objectives.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Lead India monthly S&OP review meetings and critically challenge demand, supply assumptions, and analytics to improve forecast accuracy through cross-functional inputs.

Act as the central owner of supply planning inputs to the S&OP process.

Contribute in third party manufacturing locations planning of volumes, managing MOQ's led inventory and support on additional admin role.

Supply & Production Planning

Develop detailed production and capacity plans aligned to service, inventory, cost, and write-off targets.

Serve as the primary point of contact for Supply Planning while collaborating closely with Factory Production and Procurement teams to ensure plan adherence.

Manage smooth production transitions and changeovers for existing and new product launches.

Inventory Management & Optimization

Strategically review inventory across RM, PM, and FG to optimize working capital while maintaining high service levels.

Define, implement, and periodically review stock policies for factories and warehouses.

Coordinate inventory allocation and inter-warehouse transfers during supply constraints or excess inventory scenarios.

Material Availability & Service Levels

Proactively assess material shortfalls and trigger procurement of raw and packaging materials to prevent sales loss.

Drive initiatives to achieve zero/minimal sales loss and ensure high OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.

Reporting, Analytics & Budgeting

Prepare and monitor supply planning budgets and ensure achievement of cost targets.

Develop and maintain analytical dashboards and reports covering forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory health, OTIF, ageing, expiries and service metrics.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Projects

Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.

Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives such as new product introductions, supply chain cost optimization, digitization, and business process improvements.

Tools and capability

Be fully functional with reporting, forecasting and presentation tools like SAP, Power-BI, MS Powerpoint, Anaplan and the likes of it.

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations Management / OR

B.E. / B.Tech (preferably from a premier institute) / OR

Equivalent qualification from an accredited university

Key Skills

Strong experience in supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes

SAP (relevant modules) hands-on experience

Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Strong understanding of FMCG / processed food supply chain dynamics

Behavioral & Leadership Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

Ability to maintain a calm demeanour in high-stress and demanding situations.

Detail-oriented, structured, and finically data-driven

Strong multitasking, prioritization, and execution skills

Ability to quickly learn internal tools, systems, and processes

Work Experience

2-4 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Manager - S&OP