Manager - Supply Chain - FMCG

In terms of competencies/skills/deliverables for the role:

- Solid experience of 10-12 years minimum in merchandising/buying/trading in commodities like Soya, Wheat, Corn, Rice, Oilseeds, Animal Proteins like Fish Meal, Fish Oil etc. in Feeds / Foods & Beverages / Trading / FMCG industry.

- Understanding of commodity markets value chain - crop dynamics, quality, supply & demand, industry competitiveness, international markets etc. in the Grains & Oil seeds space and Fish Meal / marine ingredients space.

- Understanding and preferably some basic working experience in commodity exchanges like NCDEX, MCX in terms of hedging, futures trading etc.

- Strong understanding and experience of commodity mandis, commission agents, system of auction, taxes etc. in mandis in the Grains & Oilseeds space.

- Strong industry knowledge and existing network of suppliers, traders/brokers that can be leveraged.

- Strong negotiation/commercial/analytical/communication/presentation skills.

- Good interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and lead teams.

- Working knowledge of the SAP environment, esp. in the Materials Management module.

- Strong work ethics and ability/willingness to stretch beyond the routine

Candidates currently based in Chennai or those from South and willing to be based in Chennai are preferred.