Supply Chain Manager - FIS and New Markets Full-time Job Family: Supply Chain Management Sub Job Family: Supply Chain Management General Preferred type of working: On-Premise Years of Experience: 6 - 12 Business unit: EUG Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Dr Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background. We are seeking a meticulous leader to oversee end-to-end demand planning and supply chain operations, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely supply execution, and optimal inventory management to meet market demands and maximize sales efficiency. Your role will be pivotal in driving supply chain performance, maintaining inventory levels, and facilitating seamless coordination between various stakeholders to uphold regulatory compliance and enhance overall operational efficiency. Incumbent is required to work in person from office and will have one direct report. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the full in-house, out-license and in-license demand planning process on different forecasting model, including sales correction, forecasting at individual SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) level, consensus forecast finalization and release to supply planning team You will create and monitor the execution of supply plan in collaboration with India Demand Planner and supply planning team. You will also follow up to prioritize and expedite stock dispatches from India to prevent sales losses You will be responsible for forecasting in planning system i.e. Kinaxis and ensuring the correct orders are placed to suppliers You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of stock levels as per agreed-upon inventory norms, including inventory deployment at both operational warehouses, identification of stock at risk of expiry and initiatives to lower write-offs of stock You will be responsible for monitoring OTIF (On-Time and In-Full) order fulfilment with the 3PLs and distributors in liaison with the sales team, including monthly calculation of OTIF delivery, and continuous performance reviews to improve service levels You will facilitate the local Sales and Operations Planning meeting and represent your countries in the monthly European Generic S&OP and Exec S&OP with the EUG CEO You will contribute to new product launches with adequate launch stock, in collaboration with local and global teams You will be responsible for implementing new initiatives and projects to strengthen supply chain systems and processes in Europe You will be SPOC for SCM ESG topics for Europe supply chain supporting regional requirements in coordination with Global teams You will oversee the local warehouse operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and optimizing cost You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality norms in co-ordination with the local and global RA and QA teams, including change of artwork (without disruption to supplies), and phase-in of variation approvals without any supply gaps or write-offs You will manage pan European projects and will have the direct responsibility of a Supply Chain planner / logistics to support you for your region Educational qualification Formal qualification in supply chain management; APICS certification would be an advantage Experience Min 8 years of experience in demand/supply planning, inventory management, or Sales and Operations; planning in a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment preferred Skills & attributes Experience in working with SCM ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, particularly SAP Demand Planning, Sales and Distribution, and Material Management Modules (SAP training will be provided) Proven track record of driving new projects and initiatives in collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams Knowledge of calculating and tracking performance through supply chain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) – backorders, sales losses, forecast accuracy/error percentage (MAPE), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory value at risk Ability to work independently and communicate at all levels Assertive and results driven Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills Computer literacy, MS office, (Proficiency in Ms excel is desired) High level of integrity and adherence to all compliance guidelines Customer-focused and performance-driven Entrepreneurial and innovative Egalitarian and trusting Flexible and adaptive Benefits Offered At Dr Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr