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Head – Supply Chain Management

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: India

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
  • Oversee PPIC functions, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, capacity planning, production scheduling, and optimal inventory levels.
  • Manage and strengthen the API supply chain, including sourcing strategies, supplier qualification, vendor development, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and implement robust SCM strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, R&D, regulatory, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless planning and execution.
  • Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, service levels, cost optimization, and working capital efficiency.
  • Lead supplier negotiations, long-term contracts, and performance reviews to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes, leveraging lean principles, process automation, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards relevant to API manufacturing and supply operations.
  • Manage crisis situations such as supply disruptions, capacity constraints, or demand volatility with proactive planning and execution.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing SCM and PPIC teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • 10–25 years of progressive experience in SCM, PPIC, and API-focused supply chain operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong expertise in Supply Chain Management (SCM) with hands-on leadership experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of PPIC including demand planning, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory control.
  • Proven experience handling API supply chains, vendor management, and sourcing strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Sound understanding of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day execution.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementproduction planninginventory managementdemand forecastingcapacity planningproduction schedulingvendor managementsourcing strategiesdata-driven decision makinglean principles
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementcross-functional coordinationstrategic mindsetcommunicationnegotiationmentoringcollaboration