Website:
ssagc.in
Job details:
Location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Experience: 8–12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mustard Oil / Edible Oil / FMCG Manufacturing
About the Role
SS ASSOCIATES GROUP is looking for an experienced Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to manage end-to-end procurement, vendor development, inventory planning and logistics for our mustard oil manufacturing operations in Gorakhpur.
We are specifically looking for candidates with strong hands-on experience in manufacturing procurement, preferably in Edible Oil, FMCG, Food Processing, Agro Commodities or related industries.
Experience in mustard seed/oilseed procurement and packaging material sourcing will be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of mustard seeds, packaging materials, consumables and production-related materials.
- Develop and manage reliable suppliers for PET/HDPE bottles & caps, pouches/flexible films, labels, cartons, corrugated boxes, shrink films and other packaging materials.
- Source mustard seeds through mandis, traders, aggregators and direct suppliers, evaluating quality, oil yield, moisture, impurities, price and landed cost.
- Negotiate price, MOQ, credit terms, freight, quality, lead time and annual contracts with suppliers.
- Build alternate supplier networks with 2–3 approved suppliers for critical materials.
- Establish structured procurement processes covering PR, RFQ, quotation comparison, PO, delivery tracking, GRN and vendor coordination.
- Plan minimum stock, maximum stock, safety stock and reorder levels to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Finance and Sales for uninterrupted material availability.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transporters and fleet performance.
- Monitor freight costs, vehicle utilization, route planning and turnaround time.
- Prepare regular procurement, inventory, vendor performance, logistics cost and savings MIS.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier development and working-capital optimization.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related field.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Supply Chain.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing procurement and vendor management.
- Experience in Edible Oil, FMCG, Food Processing, Agro Commodities or Manufacturing preferred.
- Experience in mustard seed/oilseed procurement will be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of packaging procurement and commercial negotiations.
- Good command of Advanced Excel, MIS and procurement data analysis.
- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain or Operations will be an advantage.
Key Skills
Strategic Procurement | Vendor Development | Mustard Seed Sourcing | Packaging Procurement | Supplier Negotiation | Inventory Planning | Supply Chain Management | Logistics & Fleet Management | Cost Control | Advanced Excel | MIS | Working Capital Optimization
Important
This role is intended for experienced procurement and supply-chain professionals with manufacturing exposure. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to warehouse/store operations, transportation coordination, data entry, sales or general administration may not be suitable for this position.
Location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Employment Type: Full-Time
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