Function: Supply Chain

Location: Gurgaon

Reporting To: Senior Manager – Demand Planning, RTD

At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one!

How does this Job align to our Strategy?

At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business, Driving Digital and Innovation, Unlocking Synergies, Creating a Future-Ready Organization, Exploring New Opportunities and Embedding Sustainability.

This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthen & Accelerate core business and Unlock Synergies. The role involves Strengthening our sales and distribution network for the RTD Value business, building our brand on ground, engaging channel partners, drive market execution, gain market share. It is in-line with our objective to build a multi category FMCG company.

This job is at N-5 level (N corresponds to CEO’s level)

Top dimensions :

Geography: India

Direct reports: 0

Matrix Reports : NA

Type of Role : Individual contributor

Primary Stakeholders (Optional) : Zonal Head, Brand Teams, Supply Chain, Tech Ops , TSO

What are the Key Deliverables in this role ?

Financial Outcomes

• Develop and maintain RM & PM requirement plans based on production schedules and forecasts.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
• Monitor supplier lead times and update planning parameters accordingly.
• Coordinate with procurement team for PO placement and delivery tracking.
• Customer Service
• Create and manage supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and production capacity.
• Balance inventory levels to meet service targets while minimizing working capital.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams for seamless execution.
• Identify risks in supply continuity and develop mitigation plans.
• Internal Processes
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for RM, PM, and finished goods.
• Track slow-moving and obsolete materials; initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate inventory data in ERP systems..
• Liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Communicate supply constraints and propose solutions
• Innovation and Learning

Prepare weekly/monthly RM & PM availability reports.

Analyze forecast accuracy and material consumption trends.

What are the Critical success factors for the Role ?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in RM/PM planning and supply planning.
• Experience in FMCG, Pharma, or Manufacturing industry preferred

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role ?

• Strong knowledge of RM & PM planning processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of supply chain principles and inventory optimization.

TCPL Growth Mindset and Behaviors

We are obsessed about keeping Consumers & Customers first in our hearts – that’s why we are here !

We are trailblazers in executing with Excellence … Together as One Team !

We take Ownership of our business …delivering value for our Stakeholders .. no Compromises !

We are Open to Continuously improving … Continuously innovating … For Better !

We live & breathe our Tata Code of Conduct

About Us: At Tata Consumer, we stand ‘For Better.’

Tata Consumer Products is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. Our brands embody our purpose of ‘For Better ‘through the value they deliver to consumers with a focus on innovation, health and wellness, convenience and premiumisation. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Our key brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+, Tata Salt, Tata Sampann and Tata Soulfull.   In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 200 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products.

The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 15, 206 Crs with operations in India and International markets. For more information please visit www.tataconsumer.com