Inventory Performance & Process Manager Zentiva

6.0 - 10.0 years

0 Lacs

ankleshwar, gujarat

On-site

You will be responsible for leading Zentiva's inventory governance and continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP framework, aiming to enhance operational excellence, service performance, and optimize working capital globally across Raw Materials (RM), Work in Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG). Your role will involve developing, overseeing, and continuously improving inventory management processes at Zentiva, ensuring their full integration into the S&OP process to drive operational excellence and performance throughout the organization. In this position, you will establish governance mechanisms to monitor procedure compliance, track effectiveness, and drive accountability. Additionally, you will lead training and communication efforts related to inventory management procedures across the organization, ensuring understanding and adoption by all stakeholders. Regular checks and reviews will be conducted under your guidance to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with evolving business needs. Your responsibilities will also include leading all inventory management processes, encompassing RM, WIP, and FG, and reporting on inventory management initiatives company-wide. You will work closely with functions responsible for specific inventory types to proactively manage inventory and consolidate projections to avoid excess stock wherever possible. Maximizing customer service by minimizing out-of-stock situations and increasing business profitability through proactive product supply management will be key objectives of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, document, and maintain inventory procedures aligned with GMP and Zentiva policies - Oversee governance frameworks to ensure process consistency, compliance, and KPI accountability - Drive lean-based initiatives to enhance service levels, reduce excess inventory, and optimize working capital - Lead and report on RM, WIP, FG inventory initiatives including excess management, safety stock, segmentation, launches, and M&A - Collaborate cross-functionally to align inventory strategies with S&OP and business objectives - Ensure systematic review and governance adherence to support service and cost goals Required Skills and Competencies: - Minimum 6 years of experience in designing and implementing inventory management processes within a regulated or FMCG industry - Experience in materials/production planning with a focus on inventory management, preferably in generics pharma or FMCG - Good working knowledge of requirement planning, MRP, S&OP, and financial systems within a manufacturing environment - Proven understanding of supply chain operations including demand & stock management, production & capacity management, and S&OP KPI tracking - Strong analytical skills to derive insights from quantitative and qualitative analysis and develop creative solutions to complex problems - Advanced level of English proficiency, other languages are an advantage Soft Skills and Competencies: - Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to implement corrective actions - Ability to work independently within a defined area of responsibility - Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate decision-making across different stakeholders - Reliability and commitment to delivering on promises consistently - Customer-oriented mindset and ability to work under pressure while focusing on business objectives - Effective written and oral communication skills to present confidently to teams, peers, and leadership - Ability to build excellent relationships with internal and external customers based on trust and confidence - Comfort with ambiguity and a clear focus on achieving desired outcomes,

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