Head - Supply Chain (Oil Downstream)

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

• Implement a comprehensive SC strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead all transformational projects in Downstream Supply Chain as per business requirement like CFA Network, ERP implementation, Reverse Auction, ARS/CRS, Track Trace, TMS, Planning Systems, Dashboards, for real-time SC and Operations visibility.
• Lead sourcing for freight and warehouse services, price negotiations & agreements and supplier relationship management.
• Drive Logistics cost reduction with external and internal stakeholders identifying various levers in primary and secondary freights. Deploy optimal transport modes/vehicle types.
• Optimize logistics planning – Right network of CFAs with PDP/MOQ deployments in secondary.
• Oversee multi-location warehousing operations with a focus on fill rate of various sales channels, dispatch TATs and SLA adherence.
• Lead warehouse cost reduction with contractual negotiations, vertical storage, etc.
• Lead Regulatory compliances for all locations, layout improvements, and process audits to enhance warehouse productivity.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and adherence to QC standards across all nodes.
• Design the right CFA network for optimal distribution.
• Lead annual AOP cost budgeting and planning exercise.
• Lead logistics for 3P job-work facilities: Stock accuracy / PM planning / FG direct dispatches Primary logistics.
• Implement robust demand planning, supply planning and inventory management system across all nodes.
• Lead monthly S&OP with Sales and build consensus on Sales, Production and procurement plans. Lead Production planning and align plant and procurement with demand plan, ensuring healthy inventory levels across regions.
• Monitoring and improving demand plan accuracy month-on-month with Sales.
• Deployment of inventory norms for FG/PM at CFA/Plant. Monitor inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, optimizing working capital.
• Drive production compliance, production efficiencies through better planning, adequate PM inventory coverage, supplier issue resolution for continued production.
• Identify potential risks and pain points, develop mitigation strategies
• Build a high-performance team culture focused on Ownership and internal growth.
• Lead, mentor and develop a strong learning culture in downstream supply chain team.
• Create a backup-ready structure with cross-training and succession planning.

• Postgraduate from Tier1 B-schools in Supply Chain/Operations Management with a bachelor's in engineering/food industry or supply chain related majors are preferred.
• Working experience in large FMCG with10-15 years or more experience, food industry or Oil industry supply chain is preferred.

• The experience that has led the supply chain planning, logistics management process from 0-1 is preferred.
• Comprehensive professional knowledge, including production management, cost control, quality management, procurement management, logistics management experience.
• Identify with the company's corporate culture, hard-working, strong sense of responsibility and teamwork spirit, team management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SAP)
• Good communication and teamwork ability.
• English & any Local Languages of northern India.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work