Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Analytical Decision Making & Reporting
• Data-Driven Planning: Utilize historical data and supply chain metrics to forecast material requirements and identify potential risks in the launch pipeline and commercial supply.
• Bottleneck Analysis: Perform root-cause analysis on project delays and use data to propose corrective actions (CAPAs).
• KPI Tracking: Develop and monitor dashboards for key metrics such as Inventory Management, Lead Times, and Material Availability.
• Project Management & Launch Execution
• Launch Management: Lead the end-to-end execution of new product launches ensuring all milestones meet the commercial schedule.
• Strategic Material, Material & Capacity Management
• Procurement Strategy: Manage material procurement for all products, including specialized segments.
• Resource Optimization: Address capacity constraints and coordinate scale-ups and line transfers to ensure seamless production for new launches.
• Packaging Integrity: Oversee artwork development and version control for printed packaging materials to ensure 100% regulatory accuracy.
• Compliance & Quality Management
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all pre-requisites for licensing are submitted on time.
• Quality Excellence: Complete all assigned Quality Management System (QMS) tasks and maintain strict adherence to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Analytical Capability: Ability to synthesize complex data sets (inventory, lead times, regulatory dates) into actionable launch plans.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of manufacturing process & flows.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced Excel (Modelling/Pivot Tables), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Project Management tools.
• Problem Solving: Strong ability to identify ripple effects in the supply chain when a single component is delayed.
• Communication: Ability to translate technical data into clear updates for cross-functional stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree, Any qualification in Supply Chain will be preferable
• Experience: 7-10 years