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Assistant Manager - NPD & Vendor Development
Godrej Industries Group
Indian conglomerate operating in consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services & chemicals
Manage end-to-end supply chain for new product development projects.
6d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Consumer goods
Real estate
Agriculture
Chemicals
Financial services
Appliances
Locks & Security Solutions
Aerospace
Role
What you would be doing
supply chain
machinery setup
vendor management
risk management
dashboard management
quality compliance
Track project timelines, highlight risks, and drive issue resolution to ensure successful on-time launch.
Make data-backed make-vs-buy decisions and identify the right manufacturing partners.
Core member of the NPD Supply Chain team, responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain for New Product Development (NPD) projects.
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to set up new machinery or modify existing lines.
Once a product is cleared for launch, take complete ownership of setting up the supply chain.
Act as the key custodian for Quality & Safety compliance across all NPD processes.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Packaging Development, Innovation, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless execution.
Ensure end-to-end delivery of NPD projects from raw material sourcing to market dispatch.
Maintain structured documentation, dashboards, and trackers for NPD supply chain activities.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard RM (Raw Material) and PM (Packing Material) vendors; lead cost negotiations to ensure cost competitiveness.
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
What you bring
engineering degree
mba
sap
excel
fmcg
vendor negotiation
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and setting up production lines / machinery for new products.
Hands-on experience in vendor identification, development, and negotiation.
Ability to challenge the status quo constructively and drive improvements.
Graduate degree in Engineering / Science (Mandatory)
MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing (preferred).
Strong communication and influencing skills to engage internal and external partners.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
Strong collaboration skills with ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Packaging, Manufacturing, Innovation, Finance).
2–4 years of sourcing / manufacturing / supply chain experience, preferably in FMCG.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment with a strong bias for action.
Familiarity with supply chain processes, procurement systems, and manufacturing best practices. Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Mandatory: Minimum 2 years of sourcing experience in FMCG sector. Good to have: Manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management experience.
Benefits
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
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