Manager Supply Chain Management

Rubicon Research Limited is a fast-growing pharmaceutical formulation company delivering value to our customers and investors by developing, manufacturing, and marketing branded specialty and generic prescription pharmaceutical products in regulated markets.

Our product portfolio comprises over 250 SKUs across more than 70 product families. We have an established marketing, sales, and distribution platform in the US through our subsidiaries AdvaGen Pharma which markets non-branded prescription products, and Validus Pharmaceuticals which markets branded prescription products and promotes them to healthcare practitioners in the US.

We have two US FDA-inspected R&D facilities – one each in India and Canada, and two manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra, India with multiple accreditations from multiple regulatory agencies such as US FDA, Food and Drugs Administration, Maharashtra (WHO-GMP accreditation) and Health Canada. Our facilities are equipped with various drug development and manufacturing capabilities across dosage forms.

Headquartered in Thane, India we have a sales and marketing office in New Jersey, USA.

For additional information visit www.rubicon.co.in

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Position Overview:

Supply Planner

Key Responsibilities:

RCCP (Rough-Cut Capacity Planning):

• Utilize RCCP techniques to ensure alignment between capacity and demand across manufacturing sites.
• Conduct capacity analysis to identify potential bottlenecks and implement solutions for effective resource allocation.

Production Scheduling:

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet demand forecasts, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure timely execution of the production plan.

Material Planning:

• Oversee material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to maintain appropriate inventory levels and avoid supply disruptions.
• Manage the lead time and safety stock calculations to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Supply Chain Metrics & KPIs:

• Manage and track supply chain delivery metrics such as on-time delivery, lead times, and inventory turnover.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions to meet and exceed service level agreements (SLAs).

Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination:

• Work closely with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations across the manufacturing sites.
• Maintain communication with sales and demand planning teams to align on forecast accuracy and production schedules.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze supply chain disruptions, resolve issues, and drive process improvements to reduce lead time and cost.
• Propose initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance production and material planning processes.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on production and material planning, highlighting risks, shortages, and capacity challenges.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of all supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, material planning, or production scheduling.
• Strong understanding of RCCP methodologies, production scheduling, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Proven track record of managing supply chain delivery metrics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in ERP and planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar tools).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes.
• Experience managing supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites.

Certification in APICS or equivalent (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.