Piramal - Head - Supply Chain

Objective:

- Develop and drive strategic plans for the CPD supply chain, procurement and Business development functions that are in line with company policies to ensure business objectives are being met.

- Lead the adoption of industry best practices for sourcing, planning, procurement and logistics to improve efficiency and meet business goals.

- Oversee management of third party manufacturing partners/vendors, ensuring continuity of quality, cost, delivery, safety and service metrics.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

INTERNAL : Business & Functional Heads, Bayer Functional Heads, PPL Team heads and Mahad Site heads

EXTERNAL : Vendors, client representatives & government officials

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

- B.E. Chemical or M.Sc. Chemistry & MBA in Operations / SCM having experience in Pharma industry or Graduate preferably with Masters degree in Business / Technical domain

- 15+ years progressive experience in various functions of Global Supply Chain with at least 10 years experience in leadership role.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

- Strong knowledge of best practices and trends in global supply chain, purchasing and procurement, inventory, vendor management and logistics

- Ability to lead cross-functional and globally dispersed teams

- Strong negotiation skills

- Strategic thinker with strong planning skills

- Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business leaders

- Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

- Extensive ERP and MRP knowledge

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee the Supply Chain Management and Business development for CPD.

- Take ownership for and manage a spend base of 300 Cr of Direct materials

- Develop guidelines, SOPs & best practices w.r.t supply chain functions, outsourcing and contract manufacturer's performance monitoring in order to optimize quality and delivery time. Identify process/policy gaps and drive improvement/innovative opportunities.

- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a strategic partner in driving company goals

- Develop as needed and sustain value stream mapping process from demand to delivery, S&OP process, inventory management targets and tracking, replenishment strategy and scheduling platforms/processes.

- Create strategic and operational planning models, global production planning policies, deployment procedures, capacity analysis and capacity plans.

- Partner with business stakeholders to establish and deliver value/cost/efficiency targets with respect to supply chain, procurement and logistics to the business.

- Establish, sustain & continuously improve business review mechanisms and MIS for respective teams.

- Lead strategic initiatives across multiple sites in key areas like supplier performance management, MRP, inventory management, and customer service.

- Manage strategic initiatives design & execution: capacity planning, make v/s buy, vendor development, dossier preparation, talent management to ensure that business goals are met.

- Provide thought leadership on sourcing key spend categories, including strategic evolution of supply base and innovative sourcing approaches.

- Develop long term logistics strategies for network optimization, centralized freight purchasing, long term outsourcing, multi-modal moves & customer services.

- Execute continuous improvement measures, especially related to cost, delivery and safety. Conduct risk assessment and develop risk mitigation mechanisms.

- Implement systems to support the Forecasting & planning process with accurate & timely information. Implement best practices in New product development via R&D development route and Vendor product development route. Bring in new product ideas and execute to realize the Business potential.

- Strong knowledge of best practices in global supply chain, purchasing, inventory, vendor management and logistics.

- Ability to lead cross-functional and dispersed teams. Ability to handle diversified group and effective conflict management.

- Provide leadership and inputs to support diligence and post close integration for acquisitions based on business requirements from a supply chain/procurement/logistics perspective. - Provide thought leadership and necessary support on capital projects procurement and spending to operations, central projects teams and other functions as necessary.

- Provide leadership, attract right talent, develop, motivate and provide clear direction to the supply chain teams. Identify good talent and create career path for high potential employees.

- Responsibility to groom successor and team in line with individuals' career aspirations and organizational requirements. Driving people engagement initiatives and build an engaged team.

- Network and interface with government agencies and authorities to effectively represent the business and ensure cost and efficiency benefits in line with the Values of the business.

- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.