Production Planning & Inventory control

Purchase Engineer will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Source Raw materials, fabrication & consumable electrical items.

• Run MRP thrice a week for optimal results.

• Raise & issue PO to supplier, 

• Ensure on-time supplier delivery;

• Raise debit-note for rejected materials; 

• Update stores for returning rejected materials;

• Update pending work order status/report to Suppliers;

• Reviewing, evaluating, consolidating, upgrading and approving purchase requests;

• Track price changes & prepare comparative statements;

• Craft negotiation strategies and close commercial deals with best terms;

• Ensure clear requirements documentation;

• Partner with reliable vendors and suppliers;

• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;

• Examine & resolve shortages and quality issues; procurement delays;

• Coordinate regularly with Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, HR & Admin, Process & Accounts Departments;

• Maintain records/reports as per ISO requirements;

• Work non-traditional hours on weekends and holidays during exigencies;

• Any other task assigned by management; 

• Reporting to Dy Manager-Purchase

Key Result Areas/KRAs (annual evaluation across entire Company) for Purchase Engineer:

• Identifying & recommending Suppliers; 

• Coordinating with Suppliers by raising Enquiries, Purchase Orders And Receipt Of Materials;

• Follow–up on all Orders placed;

• Analysing the purchase requirements.

• Developing and maintaining systems to procure material.

• Cost Reduction - alternate Vendor Development;

• Handle any related matters to Purchase;

• Responsible for timely passing of the bills;

• Responsible in gathering & sorting related documents for Purchase;

• Responsible for timely delivery of the material.

About the Role:

Order & Inventory Management Lead (OML) supports and enables the delivery and execution of the Sales order for ConvaTec India along with financial credit / debit note and product evaluation sample management for our distributors.

This is an incredibly diverse and challenging role that will require a diverse and practiced knowledge of an ERP system along with very good skills in excel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Order Management

• Capturing sales order entry in SAP, check for special pricing & approval validity, save documents in drive, create output, share with customer

• Check for payment receipt via bank statement/ mails, messages

• Order release from finance and tracking of pending orders

• Create delivery order and share with the warehouse team

• Review dispatch details, follow up with customers for logistics partner

• Backorder management and apt stock allocation

• Samples for product evaluation order entry in SAP

• Tracking sample shipment to sales team

• Expiry stock management data MIS

Inventory Management

• Support stock queries from sales team

• Communicate pending order status to sales team/ customers

Credit & Debit Note Management

• Coordinate with the external claims processing vendor and internal stakeholders

Others

• MIS - pending orders in system region wise

• Product evaluation sample processed monthly reports

Language Skills Required

• Speaking: English

• Writing/Reading: English

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required with preferred focus in supply chain order management or a related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to supply chain or similar functions

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

• Willing to work to tight deadlines

• Demonstrated track record of taking the initiative

• Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders

• Excellent analytical skills

Desired and required:

• Working knowledge banking operations

• Strong and wide understanding of Excel & Report writing

• Computer literate including good understanding of any ERP system, preferably SAP

Responsibilities

Inventory & Stock Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for:

• Fabrics (raw materials)

• Readymade sarees

• Artwork products

• Bulk stock

• Returns and exchanges

• Track fabric consumption against confirmed orders and production plans

• Record and monitor all stock movements, including inward, outward, damaged, returned, and

exchanged items

• Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained and proactively raise replenishment alerts

• Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely availability of fabrics and materials

Dispatch & Order Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Dispatch team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment

• Act as the primary point of coordination between Dispatch and Customer Care teams

• Share real-time updates on dispatch status, shipment tracking, and delivery timelines

• Support resolution of dispatch-related issues, including delays, RTOs, returns, and exchanges

• Ensure all customer-facing information related to orders and inventory is accurate and consistent

Customer Support & Issue Resolution

• Assist the Customer Care team with order status inquiries and dispatch-related concerns

• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve customer complaints related to inventory or dispatch

• Ensure smooth closure of customer issues with proper documentation and follow

Profile – Senior Production Manager

Company: Fast-growing Indian retail sweet and snacks brand

Location: Lawrence Road Industrial Area, Delhi

Work Mode: Work From Office (Factory-Based)

Experience: 15+ years of hands-on factory floor experience

Industry Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Namkeens / Snacks / Indian Food Manufacturing

Work Schedule: 6 days a week

It is a fast-growing Indian retail sweet and snacks brand focused on nostalgic, homemade-style products with a strong emphasis on clean labelling, healthier alternatives, and authentic storytelling.

Our long-term vision is ambitious, to build a brand that achieves what traditional legacy brands accomplished over decades, but at a much faster pace.

• Role Overview
• The Senior Production Manager will lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations at the factory.
• This is a hands-on, factory-floor leadership role requiring deep experience in namkeens and snack production.
• The role will be critical in ensuring production efficiency, quality consistency, hygiene standards, and scalability as the business grows.
• The individual will work closely with founders, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build robust production systems without compromising on taste, safety, or clean-label commitments.
•  Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily production planning and execution to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
• Manage factory-floor operations, workforce planning, and shift management.
• Ensure inventory is readily available, both raw material & packaging material
• Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Optimize production processes to reduce wastage, improve yield, and enhance efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and quality across batches, especially for namkeens and snack products.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure raw material availability and cost efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and manage production staff, supervisors, and line managers.
• Build and sustain a strong, performance-driven factory culture.

 Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience working on the factory floor 
• At least 5 years of specialized experience in namkeens, snacks, or similar Indian food categories.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of production processes, machinery, hygiene standards, and food safety regulations.
• Proven experience in scaling production for growing brands and improving operational efficiency.
• Ability to manage large factory teams and solve real-time production challenges.
• Practical, execution-focused leadership style with strong on-ground presence.
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Processing, or equivalent

Why Join Us

• Be part of building a ₹1000 Cr consumer brand from the ground up
• Opportunity to work closely with founders and leadership
• Long-term wealth creation through ESOP participation
• High ownership, high impact role in a fast-scaling organization
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Job Description-Supply Chain Executive

• Establish and lead execution of operation strategy; reduce supply chain complexities
• Manage all supply chain related activities to ensure accurate delivery of products in all sales channels
• Minimizes sales returns/damaged goods and short-expiry goods by monitoring returns, developing a depletion plan and avoiding overstocking the points of sales
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc
• Making inventory plans, monitoring current stock and FG level, resource allocation as per budget etc.
• Supervise logistics from the plant to each city warehouse to ensure in-time deliveries
• Supervise intra-city day-to-day logistics as per the distribution plan which includes creating a daily dispatch plan, transportation of FGs to retail stores and ensuring timely delivery to retail stores
• Overseeing warehouse Management, ensuring statutory compliances are met and optimizing warehouse operations
• Monitoring performance of SCM & logistics operations by analyzing parameters like transportation costs, damages, TAT, order fulfilment rate etc.
• Proactively identify process gaps in SCM & logistics operations and find opportunities for optimization by continuously monitoring SCM Metrics
• Liaising and convincing external stakeholders like transportation service providers, dealers etc. about the terms of engagements.

Experience, Qualification, and Skills required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the Supply chain management department
• Any Graduate
• Strong analytical ability, Proficient in advanced MS Excel, able to build analytical models
• Ability to understand business problems and convert that into data analytic problems
• Understanding of inventory management and planning

Company Description

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Responsibilities:

Non-Direct Routing (NDR) Optimization:

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize NDR processes, minimizing transportation costs while maintaining service levels.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, customer service) to identify NDR opportunities and -streamline order fulfillment.

- Manage carrier and logistics service provider relationships, negotiating rates, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with routing guidelines.

Reverse Logistics (RVP) Management:

- Oversee the RVP process, encompassing returns, exchanges, and product recalls, to minimize costs and maximize recovery value.

- Partner with customer service, repair, and warehouse teams to streamline RVP processes and improve customer satisfaction.

- Manage relationships with reverse logistics partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient processing of returns and exchanges.

Pickup Coordination:

- Coordinate pickups from various locations (suppliers, warehouses, distribution centers) to optimize transportation efficiency and minimize costs.

- Schedule and monitor pickup activities, track shipment status, and resolve any issues or delays to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.

- Communicate pickup schedules and requirements to carriers and internal stakeholders for alignment with logistics plans.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure logistics performance in areas like on-time - pickup/delivery, NDR utilization, and RVP processing time.

- Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, best practices, and technology solutions to enhance logistics efficiency and customer service.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

- 1-3 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or a similar role.

- Proven track record of identifying and implementing logistics process improvements.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

- Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS) a plus

What you need to have:

Assistant Manager Operations - Books Domain 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

∙ Books warehouse operations and expert in managing inventory, keeping track of book sampling and  distribution, having experience in handling complete distribution channel 

∙ Knowledge in Office Productivity Tools - MS Office, Open Office, Google App 

Desired Profile of Candidate: 

∙ Good communication skills (Hindi and English), Customer Service, 

∙ Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Good Analytical Skills, Documentation Skills, Listening, Phone  Skills, Multi-tasking,