Company Overview

At TAPI (Teva Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), we are more than a pharmaceutical supplierwere a global community dedicated to advancing health at its core. As the worlds leading provider of APIs, we proudly partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With over 80 years of innovation, a robust portfolio of 350+ products, and world-class CDMO services, we are redefining the future of healthcare.

Our team of 4,200+ professionals spans 13 cutting-edge facilities across Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Every day, we deliver excellence through science, integrity, and collaboration.

Position Summary

As the Associate Director Supply Chain, you will be a strategic and operational leader driving performance excellence across critical supply chain domains. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership of production planning, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, customer fulfillment, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

You will play a pivotal role in aligning site-level execution with global supply chain strategies, ensuring product availability, optimizing resources, and supporting business continuity in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals.

- Lead site-level planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement initiatives.

- Translate corporate goals into actionable site strategies to improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) metrics.

2. Production Planning & Demand Fulfillment

- Oversee the translation of customer orders into optimized production schedules.

- Ensure synchronization between sales forecasts, production capacity, and raw material availability.

- Proactively manage open orders and resolve bottlenecks to maintain timely order fulfillment.

3. Inventory Management

- Lead age-wise inventory reviews, define liquidation strategies, and monitor shelf-life risks.

- Establish inventory norms aligned with LBE (Latest Best Estimate) and AOP (Annual Operating Plan).

- Drive system accuracy, cycle counts, and root cause analysis of variances.

4. Warehouse Operations

- Ensure efficient and compliant warehouse operations, including storage, safety, and equipment utilization.

- Enforce Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) and statutory/quality compliance requirements.

- Optimize layout and material flow to reduce handling time and cost.

5. Distribution & Global Logistics

- Manage the end-to-end logistics network including shipment routing, international coordination, and export documentation.

- Ensure timely dispatch of finished goods to domestic and global customers.

- Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and regulatory teams.

6. Customer Relationship & Stakeholder Management

- Act as a key interface between supply chain, commercial, production, and regulatory teams.

- Maintain high customer satisfaction through reliability, transparency, and proactive communication.

- Resolve escalations and ensure consistent alignment with service level agreements.

7. Compliance & Documentation

- Drive compliance with cGMP, EHS, quality, and global regulatory requirements.

- Ensure all supply chain activities are aligned with internal SOPs and global best practices.

- Lead or support audits (internal, external, and regulatory).

8. Data Analytics & Performance Reporting

- Provide regular MIS, KPI dashboards, and analytical insights for executive leadership.

- Leverage forecasting tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and advanced analytics for data-driven decisions.

- Support S&OP and financial planning through accurate scenario analysis and projections.

9. Financial Oversight

- Prepare and manage departmental budgets, cost centers, and operational expenditures.

- Drive cost optimization initiatives across logistics, warehousing, and inventory holding.

10. Team Leadership & Development

- Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team of supply chain professionals.

- Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

- Promote training, succession planning, and capability building at all levels.

Qualifications

Education:

- B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

- Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / MBA preferred

Experience:

- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, preferably in API or pharmaceutical manufacturing

- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams in a matrixed, regulated environment

Technical Proficiency:

- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)

- Expertise in planning tools, warehouse management systems, and logistics platforms

- Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, EHS, and global trade compliance standards

Soft Skills:

- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and cross-cultural environment