Assistant Manager - SCM - Demand Planning

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Specialist with ~5 years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Demand planning, Inventory management, logistics, and distribution, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools including Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize demand planning and inventory management processes
• Oversee logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Support Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) activities
• Handle SAP billing and related system operations
• Ensure compliance with EU distribution regulations including GDP and GMP standards
• Collaborate with various teams, including Sales, Production, Global Logistics, Third Party Logistics providers and Customer Service, to optimize the supply chain and ensure customer satisfaction
• Develop and implement EU wide 3PL performance dashboards and cost savings initiatives
• Manage the relationship between 3PL and Biocon coordinating Biocon functions and managing the budget
• Responsible for the EU inventory reconciliation process
• Responsible for managing the Demand Planning process for the Partner Markets and ensuring efficient order fulfillment to meet customer requirements
• Manage the inbounding of EU stock into the central warehouse
• Coordinate sample taking and the Quality release process
• Complete the stock transfer requirements from the EU hub to the regional 3PLs

Required Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain concepts
• Proficiency in SAP, especially billing functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
• Understanding of EXIM procedures and documentation.

Experience: Total 10-14 Years

6-8 years' experience in supply chain, with the focus on planning, analytics, Power BI.

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration