Cluster Sourcing Manager - FMCG Segment

Job Description

- Assortment planning through market visits by understanding buyer insights, seasonality changes, brand and competition strategies- Finalizing right mix of supplier/distributors to meet geographical sales demand with periodical review on brand performance and driving vendor relation- Developing joint plans with suppliers to ensure appropriate investment budget for enhancing category growth and the return on investment for mutual benefits- Plan and design the launch of new product line. Monitor and evaluate success of launches- End to end ownership of sellers business ensuring good fill rates, in-stock rates, etc.,- Drive category growth through innovation and new initiatives Key Responsibility Areas: - Planning - Responsible for preparing a SKU Oriented Supply Plan- Vendor Onboarding & Development - Enable vendor searching and ensure their onboarding. Conducting vendor Joint Business Proposals, Market Place Management.- Ensuring Product Quality - Conduct Root Cause Analysis for all Top Refund SKUs- Training - Facilitate Manpower Training on Products- Negotiation - Ensure Merch Revenue Generation and PO Based Negotiation- Event Management - Promotion Alignment with vendors for Events What we are looking for: - A degree in engineering, economics or similar field with MBA in General Management- 2 - 4 years of experience from Top Tier colleges/4-8 years from non Top Tier Colleges- Having sourcing experience in Food/FMCG in modern trade/ecommerce is preferable- A demonstrated record of leading team, hiring talent, team development- Excellent data analysis, data interpretation and first party problem solving approach- Ability to take initiative in a constantly changing work environment and a generalist do- what- it takes mind-set- A demonstrated record of positively owning and leading initiatives and continuous process improvement mind-set What do you bring to the table - Self-driven Attitude: You have superior organizational skills, integrity and great follow through on tasks. You dont get overwhelmed easily- Naturally curious: You are innovative, extremely creative, analytical and constantly challenging the status quo- Graceful: You are self-aware, well-spoken, and humble. You will be the face of udaan. You are fun to work with and excited about building something awesome for SMBs in India.,

Keyskills :
brand performancemanpower trainingsourcingprocurementinventory managementprocess improvementnegotiationproduct qualitydata analysisrevenue generationevent managementdata interpretation