Head – Supply Chain

Job Description : Head – Supply Chain (API) Location: Maharashtra Role Overview The Head – Supply Chain 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. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing (Direct & Indirect) 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 2. Planning & S&OP Excellence 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 3. Logistics & Regulatory Compliance 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 4. Vendor Development & Risk Mitigation Develop Alternate Sourcing Strategies for Critical & high-risk Materials Collaborate With QA for vendor Qualification & Audits Monitor & improve Supplier Performance on Cost, Quality, & Delivery 5. Cost Leadership & Efficiency Drive Cost Reduction initiatives Across Sourcing & logistics Improve Working Capital efficiency through Better inventory & Vendor Terms Management 6. Digital & Process Transformation Strengthen ERP-Driven Supply Chain Processes (SAP/Oracle) Introduce Analytics & Digitization for Visibility & Decision-Making 7. Leadership & Cross-functional Integration Lead a Multi-location Supply chain Team Work Closely with Manufacturing, QA, R&D, Finance, & Commercial teams Build a Performance & Agile supply Chain Organization Qualifications & Experience B.Tech- Chemical Engg With PGDM/ MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) With about 20 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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