DIRECTOR API SUPPLY

Job Description : DIRECTOR API SUPPLY CHAIN PAN EUROPE Open to International candidates Would lead the end-to-end Supply chain function for the API Business ensuring uninterrupted Availability of Raw Materials, Efficient Planning, and compliant logistics operations. The Role is Critical in Supporting Regulated Market Supplies, Cost Competitiveness, & Operational Agility. Lead Procurement of Key API raw Materials, intermediates, Solvents, & Specialty Chemicals Drive Global Sourcing Strategies for Optimization & Supply assurance Oversee indirect Procurement including Capex, Engineering Services, & MRO Develop long-Term Supplier partnerships, including China & Other International Markets Establish Robust Demand Forecasting & Production planning Aligned With Business needs Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to Balance Demand-Supply Scenarios Optimize inventory while ensuring Zero Disruption to Manufacturing & Customer Commitments Manage Domestic & international logistics including exports to Regulated Markets Ensure Compliance with pharma Regulations, Hazardous Material handling, & Global trade norms Drive freight Optimization & improve Turnaround time Develop Alternate Sourcing Strategies for Critical & high-risk Materials Collaborate With QA for vendor Qualification & Audits Monitor & improve Supplier Performance on Cost, Quality, & Delivery Drive Cost Reduction initiatives Across Sourcing & logistics Improve Working Capital efficiency through Better inventory & Vendor Terms Management Strengthen ERP-Driven Supply Chain Processes (SAP/Oracle) Introduce Analytics & Digitization for Visibility & Decision-Making Lead a Multi-location Supply chain Team Work Closely with Manufacturing, QA, R&D, Finance, & Commercial teams Build a Performance & Agile supply Chain Organization B.Tech- Chemical Engg With PGDM/ MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) With about 30 Years of experience in API / Pharma / Specialty Chemicals Strong Exposure to Regulated Markets & Global Supply Chains Proven expertise in Direct & indirect Sourcing, Planning, & logistics Experience handling Strong leadership & Stakeholder Management Capabilities Supports Regulated Market Growth & Reliability of Supplies Ensures Cost Competitiveness in a volatile Global Sourcing Environment Builds Resilient & Compliant Supply Chains in the Organisation

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