Manager Supply Planning

Manager Supply Planning

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Job Functions:

Ensure receipts and deliveries of Finished goods from manufacturing locations (Own/Contract Manufacturing facilities ) to HUB (Distribution Centre) and then plan for its stock transfer to  CFAs. Prepare and update dispatch plan in alignment with commercial requirements to meet service levels - OTIF, CFA matching stock and minimum back orders at CFA. Minimize freight cost while still delivering on the above mentioned task. This can be achieved through reduction in faster mode transportation (Rail/Air) or better load planning at HUB. Plan IDT’s (Inter Depot Transfer) across the HUB / CFAs to meet SKU wise forecast and reduce mismatches at CFAs Closely monitors actual despatches vis-à-vis planned dispatches and takes corrective action as per prescribed process. Generates MIS and provide information on finished goods movement and availability to commercial Lead weekly SARM in coordination with internal stake holders – Supply Planners & SRO Lead Monthly Supply Review with commercial to primarily discuss stock status and related activities (lean inventory, Near expiry, MRP increase, Forecast accuracy, SLOB etc.) and action it based on decisions taken Collaborate with different stakeholders in EPO/QA/RA and ensure that queries of commercial colleagues are addressed immediately. In transit stock monitoring and ensuring that it reaches in committed timelines. Escalate exceptions to the transporter. Transport management  - Vendor classification (for e.g. strategic vs. transactional), vendor performance measurement and feedback, vendor rewards and recognition, alternate vendor development  - RFQ's etc. to ensure uninterrupted supply of assets and logistical services. Preparing Transport agreements, negotiations in line  as per Abbott requirements Adhere to Audit requirements in Class A, planning & Transportation and timely respond on any observations Resolve audit queries and prepare CAPA plan for closure against audit observations to ensure statutory and Abbott process compliance. Lead / Support Projects

Critical Attributes:

SAP PP-DRP, SAP, Good MS-Office knowledge, Presentation skills, stakeholder management.

Education & experience:

• Graduate in any discipline, MBA - experience in Planning & Operations
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in dispatch planning and prior experience in using SAP will be preferred. Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.

Knowledge

Domain knowledge such as Indian pharmaceutical market (key competitors, growth, trends etc.), master scheduling, materials planning, capacity planning, vendor scheduling, OTIF parameters, supply chain risks, forecasting, logistics & distribution, methodologies and framework - Total Quality Management, Lean manufacturing and theory of constraints etc. Enterprise technology modules - SAP - MM, PP, ECC Regulatory- pharma regulations, taxation laws, export related requirements  Abbott knowledge such as organization structure, key products, SOPs related to procurement, S&OP process etc.

Technical areas such as overview of formulations across dosage forms, raw materials like APIs, excipients, controlled substances, packaging

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

India > Mumbai : BKC Building

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

     

     

Experience Level

Mid Level