Sr Manager Supply Chain Management - Pharmaceutical Industry

Role Overview: As a Senior Manager Supply Chain Management, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain function for the Primary Pharma Packaging Plant in Gonde Nashik. Your role will involve ensuring the uninterrupted availability of raw materials, consumables, and services in compliance with stringent pharmaceutical industry standards. You will need to have expertise in Procurement, Stores, Logistics, Inventory Management, Vendor Development, and Materials Planning, with a focus on cost efficiency, timely availability, and compliance with CGMP, FDA, and regulatory standards. Effective coordination across functions will be essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging material, capex, etc. used in pharma packaging - Ensure vendor qualification, audits, and procurement practices adhere to pharma regulatory norms - Negotiate and finalize supply agreements ensuring best quality, cost, and delivery timelines - Oversee safe and compliant handling, storage, and retrieval of packaging materials and consumables - Maintain accurate stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking - Plan and control inbound logistics for raw materials and consumables - Develop Material Requirement Planning in line with production schedules - Identify and develop compliant vendors for raw materials, consumables, and critical services - Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation initiatives Qualifications Required: - Graduate in Engineering / Science / Commerce with MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management / Materials Management preferred - Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Supply Chain / Purchase, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role within Pharma Packaging / Pharma Industry - Strong expertise in Procurement & Supply Chain Management within the pharma packaging industry - Knowledge of regulatory norms and proficiency in SAP system - Leadership qualities with the ability to manage cross-functional teams Company Details (if available): The company operates on a 6-day working schedule with Sunday working and Saturday off. SAP knowledge is a must, and the company prefers local candidates but is also open to considering candidates willing to relocate. (Note: Additional details of the company were not provided in the job description),