Head – Supply Chain

Job Description : Head – Supply Chain (API & Intermediates Mfg Organisation Mumbai 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, & 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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