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About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, 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 Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)
Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.
Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.
Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.
www.godrejcp.com
About The Role
The Supplier Quality Officer plays a critical role in ensuring that all raw materials, packaging components, and outsourced products supplied to the company meet defined quality standards. This role supports supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product integrity and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management & Qualification
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits, assessments, and documentation reviews.
- Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) based on performance and compliance.
- Collaborate with Procurement and R&D teams during supplier onboarding and product developme.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure suppliers comply with internal specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, HACCP), and industry best practices.
- Review and approve supplier-provided quality documentation such as COAs, specifications, and test reports.
- Conduct periodic supplier audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality systems.
- Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
- Lead root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor supplier KPIs (e.g., defect rate, delivery quality, responsiveness) and drive improvement plans.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of supplier audits, evaluations, and quality incidents.
- Prepare regular reports on supplier performance and quality trends for management review.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant supplier quality documentation
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering or Masters in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
Experience
- Experience in quality assurance or consumer complaint handling in FMCG or food industry.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FSSAI).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in supplier audits, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems.
Skills
- Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., Lead Auditor, Six Sigma).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
Work Experience
6–8 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 it has been 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.
