ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities (KRA):
1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
€¢ Identify and onboard reliable FMCG brands, manufacturers, and wholesalers.
€¢ Negotiate favorable terms (pricing, margins, credit, delivery timelines).
€¢ Build partnerships with local/regional FMCG suppliersto ensure product availability.
2. Inventory Planning & Procurement
€¢ Forecast demand based on rural sales trends and seasonality.
€¢ Raise purchase orders, monitorstock levels, and optimize reordering cycles.
€¢ Ensure availability of fast-moving and essential items (sugar, oil, soap, etc.).
3. Product & Price Catalogue Management
€¢ Maintain an updated product catalogue with clear MRP and customer pricing.
€¢ Ensure rural customer affordability while maintaining profit margins.
€¢ Work with marketing to create regional assortment packs or combo deals.
4. Logistics Coordination
€¢ Coordinate with the logistics/supply chain team forlast-mile delivery planning.
€¢ Ensure vendors adhere to agreed delivery timelines.
€¢ Help streamline reverse logisticsfor damaged/expired goods.
5. Compliance & Quality Control
€¢ Ensure all products comply with FSSAI and other regulatory standards.
€¢ Conduct periodic quality audits and manage vendor scorecards.
6. Data & Reporting