Manager – Logistics, Operations & Procurement

Manager – Logistics, Operations & Procurement

Department: Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement
Location: Gurugram, Haryana (Head Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7–9 Years
Company: Grano69 Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

About the Role

Grano69 Beverages Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Manager – Logistics, Operations & Procurement to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, procurement, vendor management, logistics, production planning, inventory management, and operational analytics across multiple brewery locations.

This is a strategic and execution-focused role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability, optimizing logistics costs, improving operational efficiency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through data-driven decision-making. The role requires close collaboration with Procurement, Brewery Operations, Finance, Sales, Warehousing, and Senior Leadership.

Key Responsibilities1. Vendor & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard logistics, packaging, and raw material vendors.
• Develop competitive sourcing strategies and negotiate commercial terms, freight rates, and payment conditions.
• Build and maintain alternate vendor networks to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Monitor vendor performance, delivery timelines, quality, and service levels.
• Resolve material shortages, transit damages, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

2. Procurement & Cost Optimization

• Plan and execute procurement activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and operational requirements.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across procurement and logistics without compromising service or quality.
• Prepare cost analysis and procurement performance reports for management review.
• Evaluate procurement decisions using commercial and ROI-based analysis.

3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics across brewery locations.
• Coordinate dispatch planning with breweries, warehouses, transport partners, and sales teams.
• Monitor transportation performance, transit timelines, shortages, breakages, and delivery compliance.
• Ensure smooth coordination between Head Office, warehouses, transporters, and manufacturing partners.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve service levels.

4. Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels of Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), and Finished Goods (FG).
• Ensure timely replenishment to support uninterrupted production.
• Maintain inventory movement reports and stock reconciliation across all brewery locations.
• Track material receipts, consumption, and inventory accuracy.

5. Production Planning & BOM Management

• Validate batch-wise Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure manufacturing cost accuracy.
• Prepare production plans aligned with sales forecasts and business demand.
• Monitor production schedules and identify capacity gaps.
• Analyze material consumption, production losses, and manufacturing efficiencies.

6. Data Analytics & Business Reporting

• Prepare MIS reports covering procurement, logistics, inventory, production, and operational performance.
• Develop dashboards and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in preparing investor presentations, business reviews, and operational performance reports.
• Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.

7. Old Bottle Recovery Management

• Develop and manage reusable bottle collection networks.
• Monitor bottle recovery, inventory, wastage, and vendor performance.
• Ensure timely reporting of bottle movement and reconciliation.
• Implement initiatives to improve bottle recovery efficiency and reduce losses.

8. Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure compliance with excise regulations, statutory requirements, permits, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation for procurement, logistics, inventory, and production activities.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs related to goods movement, inventory management, and vendor operations.
• Support internal audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Vendor onboarding and performance
• Procurement cost optimization
• Logistics service levels and on-time deliveries
• Inventory accuracy and stock availability
• BOM validation and production planning accuracy
• Operational cost control
• Finished Goods inventory management
• Bottle recovery efficiency
• MIS reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Regulatory and excise compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, Operations, or a related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Finance will be preferred.

Experience

• 7–9 years of experience in Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Prior experience in FMCG, Alcoholic Beverages, Brewery, Food & Beverage, or Manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in vendor management, procurement planning, inventory management, production coordination, and logistics operations.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, Dashboards, MIS Reporting).
• Strong understanding of inventory management, procurement planning, and supply chain analytics.
• Knowledge of excise documentation and brewery compliance will be an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Vendor Development & Negotiation
• Production Planning
• Inventory Control
• Cost Optimization
• Commercial Acumen
• Data Analytics & MIS Reporting
• Business & Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Ownership & Accountability

Working RelationshipsInternal Stakeholders

• Head – Operations
• CEO & Senior Leadership
• Finance & Accounts
• Brewery Operations
• Procurement
• Warehousing
• Sales & Marketing

External Stakeholders

• Logistics & Transport Partners
• Raw Material & Packaging Suppliers
• Third-Party Breweries & Contract Manufacturing Partners
• Bottle Recovery Vendors
• Government & Excise Authorities

Why Join Grano69 Beverages?

• Opportunity to work with one of India's fastest-growing beer brands.
• Lead critical supply chain and procurement initiatives with end-to-end ownership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic business projects.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person