AddressObjective:
- Develop and drive strategic plans for the CPD Supply Chain, procurement and Business development functions that are in line with company policies to ensure business objectives are being met.
- Lead the adoption of industry best practices for sourcing, planning, procurement and logistics to improve efficiency and meet business goals.
- Oversee management of third party manufacturing partners/vendors, ensuring continuity of quality, cost, delivery, safety and service metrics.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:
INTERNAL : Business & Functional Heads, Bayer Functional Heads, PPL Team heads and Mahad Site heads
EXTERNAL : Vendors, client representatives & government officials
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:
- B.E. Chemical or M.Sc. Chemistry & MBA in Operations / SCM having experience in Pharma industry or Graduate preferably with Masters degree in Business / Technical domain
- 15+ years progressive experience in various functions of Global Supply Chain with at least 10 years experience in leadership role.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
- Strong knowledge of best practices and trends in global Supply Chain, purchasing and procurement, inventory, vendor management and logistics
- Ability to lead cross-functional and globally dispersed teams
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with strong planning skills
- Excellent oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business leaders
- Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Extensive ERP and MRP knowledge
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the Supply Chain Management and Business development for CPD.
- Take ownership for and manage a spend base of 300 Cr of Direct materials
- Develop guidelines, SOPs & best practices w.r.t Supply Chain functions, outsourcing and contract manufacturer's performance monitoring in order to optimize quality and delivery time. Identify process/policy gaps and drive improvement/innovative opportunities.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as a strategic partner in driving company goals
- Develop as needed and sustain value stream mapping process from demand to delivery, S&OP process, inventory management targets and tracking, replenishment strategy and scheduling platforms/processes.
- Create strategic and operational planning models, global production planning policies, deployment procedures, capacity analysis and capacity plans.
- Partner with business stakeholders to establish and deliver value/cost/efficiency targets with respect to Supply Chain, procurement and logistics to the business.
- Establish, sustain & continuously improve business review mechanisms and MIS for respective teams.
- Lead strategic initiatives across multiple sites in key areas like supplier performance management, MRP, inventory management, and customer service.
- Manage strategic initiatives design & execution: capacity planning, make v/s buy, vendor development, dossier preparation, talent management to ensure that business goals are met.
- Provide thought leadership on sourcing key spend categories, including strategic evolution of supply base and innovative sourcing approaches.
- Develop long term logistics strategies for network optimization, centralized freight purchasing, long term outsourcing, multi-modal moves & customer services.
- Execute continuous improvement measures, especially related to cost, delivery and safety. Conduct risk assessment and develop risk mitigation mechanisms.
- Implement systems to support the Forecasting & planning process with accurate & timely information. Implement best practices in New product development via R&D development route and Vendor product development route. Bring in new product ideas and execute to realize the Business potential.
- Strong knowledge of best practices in global Supply Chain, purchasing, inventory, vendor management and logistics.
- Ability to lead cross-functional and dispersed teams. Ability to handle diversified group and effective conflict management.
- Provide leadership and inputs to support diligence and post close integration for acquisitions based on business requirements from a Supply Chain/procurement/logistics perspective. - Provide thought leadership and necessary support on capital projects procurement and spending to operations, central projects teams and other functions as necessary.
- Provide leadership, attract right talent, develop, motivate and provide clear direction to the Supply Chain teams. Identify good talent and create career path for high potential employees.
- Responsibility to groom successor and team in line with individuals' career aspirations and organizational requirements. Driving people engagement initiatives and build an engaged team.
- Network and interface with government agencies and authorities to effectively represent the business and ensure cost and efficiency benefits in line with the Values of the business.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
