Supply Chain Strategy and Project Manager

Overview

Lead strategic Supply projects in India, from concept and business case through execution, commissioning and handover, while supporting longer-term India and AMEA Supply Chain strategy through data-driven analysis and scenario modelling.

What you'll do

• Lead strategic Supply projects from concept and business case through execution, commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop clear project plans covering scope, milestones, resources, CAPEX, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, engineering partners and third-party manufacturers to drive flawless project execution.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve roadblocks and escalate key decisions with clear options and recommendations.
• Support development of India and AMEA Supply Chain strategy, translating business growth ambitions into future capacity and capability requirements.
• Analyse manufacturing footprint, capacity, sourcing and cost competitiveness to identify opportunities and constraints.
• Evaluate strategic alternatives including make vs buy, own vs third-party manufacturing, capacity expansion and localization.
• Develop robust business cases and scenario analyses for strategic Supply investments.
• Lead or support identification, evaluation and development of third-party manufacturing partners and new Supply capabilities.
• Partner with Innovation, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement to enable commercialization of new products and formats.
• Ensure appropriate project governance, CAPEX control, compliance with Bacardi standards and timely management reporting.
• Capture project learnings, leverage external best practices and continuously improve Supply Development ways of working.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing or Supply Chain development.
• Proven experience independently managing manufacturing or Supply Chain projects, preferably including greenfield/brownfield expansion, production-line installation, capacity development or product industrialization.
• Experience taking projects through feasibility, business case, design, procurement, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment, factory infrastructure and Supply Chain processes.
• Hands-on capability in CAPEX planning, budgeting, project cost control and supplier commercial evaluation.
• Strong project-management capability across scope, schedule, resources, risks, change control and governance.
• Experience working with OEMs, engineering contractors, consultants, suppliers and/or third-party manufacturers.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to build business cases, scenario models and strategic recommendations.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in MS Project or equivalent planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management and negotiation skills, including confidence engaging senior management.
• High ownership, problem-solving ability and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations or Business Strategy.
• Work in a consulting firm.
• Relevant experience in beverages, Alcobev, FMCG, food or another high-volume process manufacturing environment.

Details

• Location: Gurgaon.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–50% within India, with occasional travel across AMEA.