About Ugaoo
Ugaoo is one of India's leading D2C brands in the home gardening, focused on making gardening simple, accessible, and enjoyable for every household. With a strong digital-first approach and an expanding offline presence, Ugaoo caters to a diverse customer base across the country.
Our portfolio spans live plants, seeds, gardening inputs, planters, and landscaping services. Given the perishable nature of a large part of our inventory and the complexity of handling a wide SKU mix, supply chain plays a critical role in delivering a seamless customer experience.
Currently, Ugaoo operates through multiple fulfillment hubs, managing a high-velocity supply chain that includes procurement, inventory planning, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics. As we scale aggressively, we are looking to build a future-ready, highly efficient, and tech-enabled supply chain ecosystem.
Role Summary
The
VP – Supply Chain Management will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of Ugaoo's supply chain, covering inventory planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize cost, improve service levels, and build scalable processes while managing the complexity of perishable and non-perishable inventory.
The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams including category, operations, finance, and tech to ensure a robust and agile supply chain that supports business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
- Define and drive the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth plans
- Build a scalable, cost-efficient, and resilient supply chain network
- Lead and mentor high-performing teams across procurement, inventory, and logistics
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Own inventory planning across categories, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimal wastage
- Improve forecast accuracy and demand planning models
- Manage working capital efficiently while maintaining high service levels
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Strengthen supplier base and drive strategic sourcing initiatives
- Negotiate contracts and optimize procurement costs without compromising quality
- Build long-term partnerships with key vendors
- Logistics & Distribution
- Oversee end-to-end logistics including first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile delivery
- Optimize freight costs and delivery timelines
- Enhance customer experience through faster and reliable deliveries
- Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Implement best practices in supply chain management, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Build SOPs and governance frameworks for operational excellence
- Technology & Analytics
- Work closely with tech teams to implement scalable supply chain systems
- Leverage data analytics for decision-making and performance tracking
- Drive digital transformation initiatives within supply chain
Requirements
- 7-8 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in D2C, e-commerce, or FMCG
- Strong expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and logistics operations
- Proven track record of scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth environment
- Experience in managing multi-location warehousing and distribution networks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Good To Have
- Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) or equivalent process excellence certification
- Exposure to handling perishable goods or complex SKU environments
What We're Looking For
- A hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally
- High ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Bias for action, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
Why Join Ugaoo
- Opportunity to build and scale a complex, high-impact supply chain from the ground up
- Work closely with the founding team on strategic initiatives
- Be part of a fast-growing D2C brand shaping the future of gardening in India
