Manager - Business Applications - Supply Chain/Manufacturing & Quality System

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The role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of SCM, Manufacturing, and Quality business applications, from requirement definition to vendor selection, implementation, and support.

It partners closely with business teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions, leads a small support team and drives continuous improvement and digital transformation across operation.

We are looking for a business-facing IT Lead to own enterprise applications across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality functions.

CRITICAL MANDATES:

- Domain Exp: 5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain (SCM), Manufacturing (MES/ERP), or Quality (QMS) applications.

- Industry Focus: Experience in regulated/compliance-driven environments (Pharma/FMCG) is a major advantage.

- Pharma Compliance: Must know GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV.

- Core Capabilities: End-to-end implementation, vendor negotiations, integrations, and leading a small support team (2-3 resources).

Job Responsibilities:

- Business Partnering & Requirements: Work with SCM, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to gather, define, and prioritize user requirements and translate them into solution needs.

- Vendor Scouting & Evaluation: Identify, assess, and benchmark solution vendors and implementation partners aligned to business and IT strategy.

- Shortlisting & Negotiation: Lead vendor shortlisting, commercials, and contract negotiations to ensure best value and fit.

- Implementation & Delivery: Own end-to-end project delivery for new applications, ensuring timely go-live and business adoption.

- Hypercare & Application Support: Ensure post go-live stabilization and ongoing performance of applications through strong support governance.

- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 23 resources to support existing applications and drive continuous improvements.

- Thought Leadership & Roadmap: Drive digital roadmap and bring industry best practices to continuously optimize SCM, Manufacturing, and Quality functions.

Qualifications:

Education: BE/BTech or masters in engineering/technology or an MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, Information Systems, or a related field.

- Role requires strong business-facing mindset with ability to bridge business and IT.

- Hands-on ownership expected in a lean team environment.

- Experience in regulated / compliance-driven industries will be an advantage.

- Willingness to work across functions and manage multiple priorities.

- Role may evolve as part of the organizations digital transformation roadmap