Job Description

Requirements:

• Be successful, the Supply Chain Manager will have the following attributes:
• Knowledge and experience of the cotton textile supply chain and cotton/organic cotton sector in general and the various processes in textile industry.
• Good to have the working understanding of sustainable cotton supply chain.
• Understanding of textile sustainability including knowledge on organic; proven keen interest in the issues of sustainability, preferably in textile industry.
• Good to have knowledge about the organic sector in India.
• Good to have professional network of organic farm groups and ginners in India.
• Can manage customer communications.
• Experience of working with ginners / spinners and other processors, international brands and supply chains.
• Strong communication in English and Hindi (both written & spoken) and attentive listening abilities.
• Good with technological systems - MIS (procurement planning, inventory management and traceability).
• Efficient facilitator of professional relationships and/or groups
• Experience working with organisations and grass root groups/bodies.
• Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and engage others.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Enjoy taking on a challenge and be open to new ideas.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity and gender balance.
• Supply chain team / M& E Team / Technical Services team / Program Team
• Supply chain teams of brands / customers
• Supply chain partners and Farm groups, ginners, spinners etc.
• Local partners and staff
• Seed suppliers / Audit Companies
• At least 8-10 years' experience of working in a cotton/textile supply chain role
• Experience and understanding of farm and ginning activities and textile traceability
• Adequate knowledge of using traceability softwares preferable, but not mandatory
• Knowledge on project management, monitoring and evalua