Supply Chain Manager (S&OP Process Owner)

Job Description

Title: Supply Chain Manager (S&OP Process Owner)

Company Name: Care Nutrition Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Healthcare/Lifestyle product

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline

• Master’s degree (MBA / MSc) preferred

• Professional certification (APICS / SCM / PGD in SCM) is an advantage

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Healthcare/Lifestyle product

• 8–12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, or Operations within FMCG / Food / Consumer Goods

• 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role

• Proven ownership of S&OP, demand planning, inventory optimization, and cost control

• Strong experience with contract manufacturing and ERP systems

• Experience working with senior leadership and presenting business trade-offs preferred

• Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and business mindset

• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

• Ability to operate as a business partner, not just a functional lead

• Experience in fast-growing or transformation-stage organizations is an advantage

(A fast-growing Bangladesh subsidiary of a U.S.-based nutrition company)

Industry: FMCG / Nutrition / Food

Location: Bangladesh

Reporting to: Managing Director

Care Nutrition Ltd. is a mission-driven FMCG organization committed to delivering affordable, high-quality nutritional products that improve the lives of mothers and families across Bangladesh. As a rapidly scaling business, we are building a robust, data-driven, and scalable supply chain to support growth across General Trade, distributor-led RTM, contract manufacturing, and institutional/NGO channels.

Why Join Care Nutrition?

• Control Tower Role: Own the end-to-end supply chain that powers national growth

• Strategic Impact: Lead the S&OP process that aligns Sales, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Distribution

• Leadership Exposure: Work closely with MD and senior leadership on business-critical decisions

• Build & Scale: Shape systems, processes, vendor governance, and ERP discipline in a high-growth environment

• This role goes beyond operations — it is a business leadership position.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager (S&OP Process Owner) will act as the central control tower of the organization, owning end-to-end supply chain planning, cost governance, inventory health, and service performance. The role leads the monthly S&OP cycle and ensures one aligned, executable operating plan across all functions and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• S&OP Leadership & Business Alignment

• Own and lead the S&OP cycle (Demand → Supply → Reconciliation → Executive S&OP)

• Integrate demand, supply, capacity, inventory, cost, and working capital into one aligned operating plan

• Highlight risks, constraints, and trade-offs for leadership decision-making

• Demand Planning

• Own rolling 3–6 month SKU-level demand forecasts across GT, distributors, key accounts, and NGO/institutional channels

• Lead demand reviews with Sales and Marketing, incorporating promotions, seasonality, and channel dynamics

• Track and improve forecast accuracy, bias, and variability

• Supply Planning, Readiness & Risk Management

• Translate approved demand plans into supply, material, and capacity readiness

• Coordinate lead times, capacity availability, and material planning with contract manufacturers and suppliers

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks to protect service levels

• Contract Manufacturing & Partner Management

• Act as the primary supply chain interface for all contract manufacturing and research partners

• Manage production commitments, delivery schedules, compliance, cost, and service performance

• Support onboarding of new partners and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Procurement, Cost Control & Vendor Governance

• Own procurement of raw materials, packaging, logistics, warehousing, indirect materials, and CAPEX

• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management

• Drive cost savings and productivity while managing FX, commodity, and inflation risks

• Inventory, Logistics & Working Capital Management

• Define and manage safety stock, min/max levels, and reorder points across warehouses and CM sites

• Ensure inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, and control of slow-moving or near-expiry stock

• Improve OTIF, fill rate, logistics efficiency, inventory turns, and working capital

• ERP, Systems & Process Excellence

• Act as key user and owner of ERP supply chain modules (planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, CM transactions)

• Ensure strong ERP discipline for PO, GRN, stock reconciliation, and reporting

• Develop SOPs, KPIs, dashboards, and management reports

• Team Leadership & Governance

• Build, lead, and develop the Supply Chain and Procurement team

• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and accountability

• Foster a performance-driven, collaborative, and continuous improvement culture

• Support audits, traceability, and regulatory compliance

• Financial Accountability

• Joint owner of COGS, inventory working capital, and supply chain cost as % of sales

• Provide cost, inventory, and service impact analysis through the S&OP process