Vice President Global Supply Chain

Within the strategic framework and direction of Excom and the EVP of Global Operations, the VP of Supply Chain is responsible to oversee, lead and develop the Global Supply Chain for PCC. Specific responsibilities include External Supply Operations, end-to-end Global Planning, Logistics, Procurement, revenue forecasting, and Supply Chain Operations/ Management in each of our three regions.

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Direct Reports:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related degree
• MBA or Graduate level Supply Chain degree or training preferred.
• Certifications such as CPM, CPIM, CSCP, and CPP are a plus.

• Minimum twenty (20) years manufacturing or supply chain experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences or medical device company
• Five (5) years experience leading global Supply Chain teams with a generic pharmaceuticals company preferred.
• Deep knowledge and experience with all aspects of SCM including demand planning, inventory planning, capacity planning and supply planning as well as procurement and P2P practices.
• Deep experience base in Global Supply Chain Management, External Supply and Material Management (supplier, planning, logistics), Management of Global Multiple Sites and operational teams
• Experience with global supply chain teams including policy and procedure development, strategy execution, regulatory compliance, quality systems and product life cycle planning
• Develop supply chain management best practices in areas such as systems integration and optimization.
• Knowledge and experience of USA, EU and India Logistics and warehousing practices and regulations including international trade compliance regulations
• Knowledge of pharma GDP and 3PL O2C operations
• Ability to lead and provide direction to large, complex, cross-functional projects
• Knowledge of SAP MM, SD, PP modules desirable
• Five (5) years of experience working with Supply Chain software
• General knowledge of MRP and inventory control systems
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills
• Deep and direct knowledge and experiencing managing and maintaining critical global supplier relationships to insure short- and long-term continuity and sustainability of supply through our external partners
• Knowledge of US healthcare Supply Chain and contracting for GPO, IDNs, 340b, VA and wholesalers
• Experience with USA wholesale distribution, contracting and sales operations
• Proven abilities as a collaborative, innovative and organizational thinker who is decisive and has a strong results-orientation; demonstrates high sense of urgency, bias for action, personal energy and stamina to handle multiple priorities and extensive time demands
• Organizational-mindset with strong oral and written communication skills including presentations and reports to executives, functional teams and other groups
• Be a hands-on team leader and player willing to work in an environment where initiative, responsiveness, accountability, and professional maturity are valued and required
• Experience managing and/or working with a staff of senior professionals
• Experience interacting with executives and senior leaders
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify trends, related competitive opportunities and market conditions
• Analytical and critical thinking skills and a proven track record of identifying and solving problems
• Working cross functional knowledge of business areas to quickly identify and reach resolution of issues
• Willing to travel internationally up to 20%
• Strong and working familiarity with GMP, GDP, FDA, ICH, EU, JP, OFAC, BIS, Trade Compliance and other applicable regulations, laws, guidelines, procedures and standards

• Lead and oversee cost efficient, sustainable supply chain operations all three regions including Planning, Sourcing, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Management, Logistics and Process/Data/System enablement
• Ensure continuity of supply for all PCC products. Develop and execute risk management and mitigation strategies to prevent supply disruption.
• Lead and oversee Global Planning and B2B order processing within PCC.
• Manage inventory working capital to budget targets.
• Serve as the de facto Kurla Site Administrative Head for PCC
• Provide leadership and problem resolution within the SCM group
• Develop team members, policies, and processes
• Lead the SCM team to help achieve the organization's overall strategic goals and financial goals
• Overseeing the complete operation of the PCC Supply Chain organization in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans and EVP Global Operations.
• Ensure trade and business compliance with all regulations, rules, federal and international laws involving SCM and Business Operations. Ensure compliance with all narcotics regulations touching the PCC business
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the EVP of Global Operations

• Critical Thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative and able to present various solutions
• nergetic, enthusiastic and motivational disposition
• Negotiation skills
• Exhibit Piramal Success factors
• Coaching & Mentoring skills