JOB DESCRIPTION
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain & Materials Management
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Supply Chain & Materials Management function is responsible for the uninterrupted flow of finished goods, tobacco, leaf, materials, and stationery between manufacturing centres, godowns, and sale points. Operating out of the Nizamabad godown complex, the department manages five distinct sections - Bidi Dispatch, Material Items, Other Items & Stationery, Tobacco, and Leaf - each handled by a dedicated section in-charge. The Supply Chain Manager plays a central role in ensuring in-depth oversight, timely execution, and disciplined compliance across all five sections.
POSITION AT A GLANCE
Position | Supply Chain Manager
Department | Supply Chain & Materials Management
Organisation | Confidential / Private
Job Location | Nizamabad, Telangana (Godown Complex / Head Office)
Reporting To | Operations Head
Direct Monitoring | 5 Section In-Charges (Bidi Dispatch, Material Items, Other Items & Stationery, Tobacco, Leaf)
Experience Required | 5-8 years of relevant experience
Age Preference | Open
Travel Requirement | Monthly travel to manufacturing centres for HOD inspection (company-provided travel & checklist); yearly liaison visit to the Forest Department
Working Hours | Standard working hours (flexibility required)
JOB BRIEF
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Supply Chain Manager to take end-to-end ownership of five warehousing and procurement sections operating from the Nizamabad godown complex. This role requires deep, active involvement in each section rather than delegated oversight - reviewing stock, procurement, processing, and despatch activity personally and ensuring every section completes its work on time. The role also involves monthly outstation travel to manufacturing centres for HOD inspections and an annual liaison visit to the Forest Department for leaf-related approvals.
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
Supply Chain Manager supervises:
Bidi Dispatch Section In-Charge (1 team member)
Material Item Section In-Charge (1 team member)
Other Item & Stationery Section In-Charge (1 team member)
Tobacco Section In-Charge (1 team member)
Leaf Section In-Charge (1 team member)
Close coordination with the Operations Head, and with Production, Finance, and HR departments
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bidi Dispatch Section
Oversee receipt of finished bidi from all manufacturing centres into the Nizamabad godown
Ensure accurate storage and stock upkeep of finished bidi at the Nizamabad godown
Ensure timely and accurate despatch of finished bidi from the Nizamabad godown to designated sale points
Monitor stock levels and coordinate with manufacturing centres and sale points to avoid shortages or overstocking
Material Item Section
Oversee end-to-end procurement of material items (items used directly in production activities)
Ensure proper storage and inventory management of material items in the Nizamabad godown
Ensure timely despatch of material items from Nizamabad to production centres as per requirement
Maintain accurate stock records and prevent production disruption due to material shortages
Other Item & Stationery Section
Oversee end-to-end procurement of other items (related directly to production activities) and stationery (printed and office stationery)
Ensure proper storage of these items in the Nizamabad godown
Ensure timely despatch of other items and stationery to production centres and office locations as required
Maintain inventory accuracy and manage vendor coordination for consistent supply
Tobacco Section
Oversee procurement of tobacco strictly from approved and vetted vendors
Ensure proper storage of tobacco at the Nizamabad godown as per quality and safety norms
Ensure tobacco is processed as per the defined formula prior to despatch
Ensure timely despatch of processed tobacco to production centres
Leaf Section
Oversee receipt of leaf from suppliers and ensure proper storage across the leaf godowns (Nizamabad and two additional locations)
Ensure timely despatch of leaf from the godowns to production centres as per requirement
Maintain accurate leaf stock and quality records across all three godown locations
Cross-Functional Oversight, Travel & Compliance
Engage in depth with all five sections rather than delegating oversight; personally review stock, procurement, and despatch status across each section
Remain active and hands-on, proactively following up to ensure all procurement, storage, processing, and despatch activities are completed on time, without exception
Undertake monthly travel to manufacturing centres to conduct HOD (Head of Department) inspections, using the travel facility and inspection checklist provided by the company, and report findings and corrective actions
Liaise with the Forest Department once every year to obtain the necessary approvals for procurement and movement of leaf, given that leaf is classified as a forest produce
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, documentation standards, and reporting requirements across all five sections
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
Operational & Analytical Capability
Strong ability to review stock, procurement, and despatch data across sections and identify gaps or risks early
Capability to drive corrective action and ensure work across all five sections is completed on schedule
Ability to convert observations into practical systems, controls, and SOPs
Sound decision-making in vendor selection, stock planning, and inter-section coordination
High attention to detail in inventory records, processing formulas, and statutory/compliance documentation
Functional & Domain Expertise
Strong hands-on knowledge of warehouse, procurement, and dispatch operations in a multi-location manufacturing setup
Practical exposure to handling high-value material inventories (tobacco, leaf, finished goods)
Experience conducting or supporting HOD-level facility inspections
Comfortable liaising with government departments/officials (forest department experience is a plus, not mandatory)
Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office, and ERP systems
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree (mandatory)
Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management (preferred)
Experience
5-8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, warehouse, procurement, or dispatch operations
Prior exposure to FMCG / manufacturing environments is preferred
Experience managing a team across multiple functional sections preferred
Special Requirements
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
Willingness to travel regularly (monthly) to manufacturing centres across Telangana
Strong ownership mindset and accountability orientation
Integrity and reliability in handling procurement and inventory of high-value material
NATURE OF WORK DISTRIBUTION
30% | Dispatch & Warehouse Operations (Bidi, Material, Leaf sections)
25% | Procurement Coordination & Vendor Management (Material, Tobacco, Other Items)
20% | Section Supervision & Team Management
15% | HOD Inspection Travel & Compliance Visits
10% | Documentation, Reporting & Government Liaison (Forest Department, ERP/MIS)
