About Ugaoo
Ugaoo is one of India’s leading D2C brands in the home gardening, focused on making gardening simple, accessible, and enjoyable for every household. With a strong digital-first approach and an expanding offline presence, Ugaoo caters to a diverse customer base across the country.
Our portfolio spans live plants, seeds, gardening inputs, planters, and landscaping services. Given the perishable nature of a large part of our inventory and the complexity of handling a wide SKU mix, supply chain plays a critical role in delivering a seamless customer experience.
Currently, Ugaoo operates through multiple fulfillment hubs, managing a high-velocity supply chain that includes procurement, inventory planning, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics. As we scale aggressively, we are looking to build a future-ready, highly efficient, and tech-enabled supply chain ecosystem.
Role Summary
The
VP – Supply Chain Management
will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of Ugaoo’s supply chain, covering inventory planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize cost, improve service levels, and build scalable processes while managing the complexity of perishable and non-perishable inventory.
The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams including category, operations, finance, and tech to ensure a robust and agile supply chain that supports business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
Define and drive the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth plans
Build a scalable, cost-efficient, and resilient supply chain network
Lead and mentor high-performing teams across procurement, inventory, and logistics
2. Inventory & Demand Planning
Own inventory planning across categories, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimal wastage
Improve forecast accuracy and demand planning models
Manage working capital efficiently while maintaining high service levels
3. Procurement & Vendor Management
Strengthen supplier base and drive strategic sourcing initiatives
Negotiate contracts and optimize procurement costs without compromising quality
Build long-term partnerships with key vendors
5. Logistics & Distribution
Oversee end-to-end logistics including first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile delivery
Optimize freight costs and delivery timelines
Enhance customer experience through faster and reliable deliveries
6. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Implement best practices in supply chain management, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Build SOPs and governance frameworks for operational excellence
7. Technology & Analytics
Work closely with tech teams to implement scalable supply chain systems
Leverage data analytics for decision-making and performance tracking
Drive digital transformation initiatives within supply chain
Requirements
7-8 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in D2C, e-commerce, or FMCG
Strong expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and logistics operations
Proven track record of scaling supply chain operations in a high-growth environment
Experience in managing multi-location warehousing and distribution networks
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Good to Have:
Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) or equivalent process excellence certification
Exposure to handling perishable goods or complex SKU environments
What We’re Looking For
A hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally
High ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bias for action, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
Why Join Ugaoo?
Opportunity to build and scale a complex, high-impact supply chain from the ground up
Work closely with the founding team on strategic initiatives
Be part of a fast-growing D2C brand shaping the future of gardening in India
