Deputy Manager - Supply Chain

About Alkem:

Alkem Laboratories Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical generics, formulations and nutraceuticals in India and globally over 50 countries. We have consistently been ranked amongst the five pharmaceutical companies in India. Our portfolio includes illustrious brands like Clavam, Pan, Pan-D, and Taxim-O, which feature amongst the top 50 pharmaceutical brands in India.

Purpose of the Role:

The role is responsible for managing the Global Supply Chain Control Tower at Alkem, ensuring real-time end-to-end visibility across the supply chain. The position focuses on inventory control, supply chain improvement projects, and strategic planning initiatives to drive efficiency, automation, and digitisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory control and management: Monitor, manage, and optimise global inventory levels; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of inventory data.
• Supply chain improvement projects: Lead and implement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and driving continuous improvement across global operations.
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP): Support strategic planning processes, align supply chain goals with business objectives, and contribute to long-term forecasting and resource planning.
• Change management and de-risking projects: Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
• Strategic and tactical planning automation and digitisation: Drive automation and digital transformation within supply chain processes; enable predictive and prescriptive decision-making through advanced analytics.

Role Requirements:

• MBA with 4-5 years of experience in supply chain in pharma industry.
• Strong expertise in real-time end-to-end supply chain visibility.
• Ability to make prescriptive and predictive decisions using data-driven insights.
• Proven experience in proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of supply chain systems, control tower frameworks, and digital tools.
• Excellent project management and change management skills.