Role Description
15-20 years of experience in digital transformation of Supply Chain processes.We are looking for a strong candidate with minimum 5 years of strong experience into implementing and maintaining Kinaxis’s IBP Enterprise Level solution into Pharmaceutical / BioPharma / BioTech Organization covering all the Phases of S&OP Processes. Skills & Knowledge
- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or ERP/WMS/APS systems.
- Strong understanding of GxP validation, supply chain planning, manufacturing logistics, serialization, and cold chain operations.
- Proficient in Agile/Waterfall project methodologies, ITIL practices, and cybersecurity principles.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Role & Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
- Lead Participant for creation and execution of a global IT strategy for supply chain systems aligned with business growth, regulatory needs, and customer expectations.
\- Define a multiyear roadmap for system upgrades, process automation, predictive analytics, and cloud enablement.
- Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI/ML) for traceability, inventory accuracy, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with global operations, quality, regulatory, and finance leaders to align business priorities and IT capabilities. Enterprise Systems Leadership
- Provide direction for deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of SAP S/4HANA, WMS, TMS, planning (APS), MRP, EDI, and supplier collaboration systems.
- Ensure seamless integration of supply chain systems with MES, QMS, CRM, and laboratory platforms to support end-to-end digital thread.
- Establish data governance and master data management standards across systems to ensure consistency, accuracy, and auditability.
- Oversee cloud and hybrid system deployments in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and Annex 11. GxP Compliance & Validation Oversight
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and CSV teams to validate all GxP-impacting supply chain systems.
- Implement secure role-based access controls, audit trails, disaster recovery, and backup policies for regulated systems.
- Ensure systems support serialization, track-and-trace, controlled substances handling, and import/export compliance.
Cross-functional & External Collaboration
- Act as a key interface with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, planning, quality, and finance to gather requirements and optimize workflows.
- Build strong vendor partnerships to ensure delivery, compliance, and SLAs are met.
- Coordinate with external CMOs, 3PLs, suppliers, and customers to ensure data integration and supply chain visibility. Project & Program Management
- Lead Participant into global and site-specific supply chain IT projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and KPIs are met.
- Apply ITIL, PMP, or Agile methodologies to manage risks, allocate resources, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
- Establish formal governance and change management structures to oversee digital transformation and digital strategy across supply chain domains. Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor system KPIs including uptime, transaction throughput, fulfilment accuracy, and order cycle time.- Implement real-time dashboards and data analytics for proactive decision\-making and root cause analysis.
- Identify system enhancements to reduce manual interventions, lower inventory costs, and improve customer service levels.
- Drive innovation through automation, robotics, and AI-based forecasting and inventory optimization tools. Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of IT analysts, engineers, architects, and project managers.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centric delivery.
- Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-training across global and site-based teams.
Skills
SAP,S/4HANA,WMS