Job Title: Manager/DGM - Supply Chain Excellence 

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 

 

Function: PSO 

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited 

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.

https://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 

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the role

As SC Excellence Manager, you will lead the transformation of GCPL’s supply chain planning ecosystem across Production Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Planning and Procurement Planning. This involves driving automation, digitization, and standardization of planning processes. The role is instrumental in realizing GCPL’s ambition of building a digitally intelligent, responsive, and sustainable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Leadership & Strategy

• Define the transformation vision and roadmap for the planning function aligned with business growth and efficiency goals.
• Translate strategic goals into executable project charters with clear milestones, scope, and business benefits.
• Act as a key advisor to CXOs and BU heads on supply chain modernization and digital maturity.

Planning Process Automation & System Implementation

a. Production Planning

• Lead rollout of automated capacity planning models aligned with factory realities and line-level constraints.
• Enable production scenario simulation and visual factory planning using digital twins and advanced algorithms.
• Introduce simulation capabilities for evaluating what-if production scenarios.

b. Supply Planning

• Automate master supply planning processes including netting logic, inventory rebalancing, and capacity levelling.
• Deploy multi-echelon inventory optimization and safety stock algorithms.
• Enable dynamic supply-demand reconciliation through integrated S&OP or IBP platforms.

c. Distribution Planning

• Standardize and automate DRP logic using tools like o9.
• Improve responsiveness through integrated planning with sales and logistics.
• Optimize deployment logic based on transportation lead times, route efficiency, and shelf life.

d. Procurement Planning

• Drive automation of PR/PO generation and MRP outputs for both direct and indirect categories.
• Integrate supplier collaboration tools for proactive planning, risk visibility, and lead-time management.
• Build supplier scheduling capabilities using collaborative forecasting and VMI principles.
• Deploy tools for risk-adjusted procurement planning incorporating MOQ, LT, and buffer strategies.

Integrated Planning Enablement

• Act Lead internal and external stakeholders in implementing an integrated planning tool across planning functions.
• Responsible for design, development, and implementation of system/process solutions for integrated planning.
• Ensure accurate master and transactional data inputs to enable optimal tool performance.
• Build SOPs for current and future-state supply chain processes and strategies.
• Act as the supply chain interface to the Business Transformation team, driving alignment and project execution.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools to track performance and provide insights at all organizational levels.

Technology Enablement & Data Governance

• Act as business lead for implementation of planning systems such as o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder.
• Collaborate with IT to define data architecture, master data standards, and API-based integration with ERPs (SAP, Oracle).
• Ensure high data quality and governance frameworks are established and adhered to.
• Define and implement master data governance, ensuring accuracy across BOMs, planning parameters, and supplier data.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Create buy-in from diverse stakeholders across India and international markets through structured communication and change plans.
• Build functional capability among planners through training, playbooks, and digital upskilling programs.

Program Management

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects using structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Track project health, budgets, resource allocation, and post-implementation KPIs.
• Coordinate UATs, solution walkthroughs, and end-user training sessions.

Change Management & Capability Building

• Identify change champions and super-users across business units.
• Design structured training programs, SOPs, and knowledge documentation for new systems/processes.
• Drive cultural shift towards data-driven and exception-based planning.

Governance, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

• Establish planning performance dashboards and governance cadence with stakeholders.
• Define KPIs and governance structures to ensure sustained performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory days, forecast adherence).
• Establish and scale agile ways of working to iterate improvements post go-live.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech – preferably in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• MBA/PGDM from reputed institute with specialization in Operations/Supply Chain
• Minimum 12–18 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leading transformation or digital planning roles
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP), PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 4–6 years of supply chain experience with strong exposure to systems implementation, process excellence, and analytics
• OR 3–5 years of consulting experience in supply chain management, preferably with large enterprise clients

Skills:

1. Industry/Consulting Experience: 
   • 4–6 years of supply chain experience with strong exposure to systems implementation, process excellence, and analytics 
   • 3–5 years of consulting experience in supply chain management, preferably with large enterprise clients 
2. Platform Expertise: Deep experience with platforms like o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder 
3. Analytical & Technical Skills: 
   • Strong problem-solving and modeling skills, with business acumen to draw insights from large datasets 
   • Proficient in analytics and BI tools: Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP BO 
4. Communication & Influence: 
   • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
   • Ability to influence and collaborate across levels and geographies 
5. Domain Advantage: Prior experience in FMCG, Retail, or similar CPG industry preferred 

What’s in it for you?

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.