Manager - SCM Operations - Pharma Firm

- Manage end-to-end generic formulation supply chain for regulated markets to meet objectives aligned to organisational growth

- Prepare periodic forecasts & supply plan in coordination with marketing and manage production schedules at plant/third party manufacturing sites

- Program manage new commercial launches and ensure smooth transition of products from R&D to commercial

- Identify and mitigate supply risk and execute business continuity programmes

- Coordinate shipments with logistics team and offshore distribution warehouses/3PLs

- Maintain optimal inventory levels at plant and distribution warehouses and achieve service levels committed to customers

- Maintain repository of third party manufacturing sites, identify and setup new sites as and when required

- Drive price negotiations and contract management of third party sites

- Track, monitor and drive adherence to contractual obligations and processes

- Develop and maintain strong supplier relations including communicating objectives, monitoring vendor performance and resolving business issues

- Periodically map capacity for inhouse plant and CMO, participate in portfolio management, new product introductions and preparation of business cases

- Act as a focal point between SCM, marketing, product development team, plant PPIC and other stakeholders for procurement, logistics, supply planning and contract manufacturing

- Manage SAP transactions for material management at Plant/CMO

- Define best in class supply chain processes for new markets/product introductions

- Prepare periodic dashboards and status updates for review by management

- Manage team performance, lead train and mentor reportees