IWD Factory Operations Manager

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Work Location - Chakan , Pune.

The Integral Warehousing & Distribution(IWD) Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end logistics operations within the medical devices domain, including inbound/outbound transportation, warehousing, and field inventory management. Ensures all activities meet stringent standards for quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and traceability. Leads cross-functional teams, optimizes processes through data-driven strategies, and supports the safe and timely delivery of critical medical products and technologies.

Your role:

• Manage inbound logistics with strong connections in Customs and freight forwarders, ensuring timely and compliant material flow.
• Oversee warehousing operations with a focus on FIFO, shelf-life monitoring, and environmental control (especially for PCBA & E-components).
• Ensure outbound logistics excellence, including customs clearance, coordination with freight forwarders, and destination delivery accuracy.
• Maintain strict compliance between SAP master data and physical ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
• Lead teams in transport planning, distribution, and field inventory management with a focus on safety, efficiency, and GDP standards.
• Drive automation, ERP (SAP) integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance operational visibility and control.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams to align field inventory strategies with business goals.
• Evaluate and manage third-party logistics and supplier performance to ensure high-performing, strategic partnerships.
• Champion LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Provide strategic input on capacity planning, procurement, and infrastructure development.
• Ensure master data integrity for accurate tracking, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a trusted advisor on logistics-related decisions and enterprise-wide initiatives.

You're the right fit if you have

• Education: Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 15+ years in logistics ,Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Physical Distribution or equivalent. within medical devices, healthcare, automotive, electronics, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in Warehousing, Transport, Logistics, Operations, and Physical Distribution, Supply Chain,Strong understanding of GDP, ISO 13485, FDA/GxP, and industry-specific logistics regulations is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Warehouse Management System (WMS), Logistics Systems, Transport Planning & Scheduling
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Expertise in data analytics, KPI monitoring, and process optimization.
• Proficient in ERP systems (especially SAP), WMS, and logistics software.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an onsite role and is based in our manufacturing site in Chakan
About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

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