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Assistant Manager Supply Chain

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Research & Development
  • Mumbai

Requirements

  • Education: BE, MBA
  • Required Years of Related Experience: 5+ Years
  • Preferred Related Industry Experience (if applicable): Preferably but not limited to Health Care industry/FMCG
  • Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Uncompromised Requirements For The role):
  • Experience in forecasting and demand planning. Subject Understanding of collaborative forecasting methods, S&OP process.
  • Knowledge of key performance metrics- Inventory turns, margin contributions, DOS, LIFR, MAPE, Back Order, ESO, SLOB etc.
  • Good understanding of analytical tools (Excel, Access, etc.) and effective communication skills. Ability to identify critical gaps and raise issues to the S & OP team
  • Results and performance driven
  • Possess sense of urgency
  • Project Management involving cross functional teams
  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of key performance metrics- Inventory turns, margin contributions, DOS, LIFR, MAPE, Back Order, ESO, SLOB etc.
  • Experience in forecasting and demand planning. Subject Understanding of collaborative forecasting methods, S&OP process. Good understanding of analytical tools (Excel, Access, etc.) and effective communication skills. Ability to identify critical gaps and raise issues to the S&OP team
  • Experience in Demand planning. Strong understanding of APO / MRP concepts. Full understanding of the components of Safety Stock and can use math to calculate demand variability component of Safety Stock. Understands how shifts in demand forecast and sales vs. forecast impact the supply plans
  • Experience in planning new products being introduced to the market, understands the impact in the Supply Chain and the broader market

Responsibilities

  • Drive S&OP meetings with Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Finance reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, tenders and other market intelligence).
  • Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
  • Drive supply and inventory plans aligned with franchise business plans to achieve the targets.
  • Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
  • Managing projects involving cross function skills.
  • Continuous assess the supply chain and business process. Identify areas which can be done more efficiently by innovation & analytics.
  • Ownership & improvement of key SC KPIs – Forecast accuracy, Inventory Value & DOS, LIFR, Back Orders, ESO/ SLOB etc.
  • Work with the extended support team in preparing basic MIS, communicating the MIS to the sales teams on a daily/ weekly basis.
  • Develop advanced MIS for the franchise to enable them make data driven decisions.
  • Work closely with imports, warehouses, and freight forwarders to ensure timely inventory availability.
  • Understand regulatory export requirements and processes required to meet them.
  • Ensure that processes are SOX and Regulatory compliant and meet audit requirements.
  • Manage Tender orders processing including manual invoice preparation - invoices for specific Government tender orders per the customer requirement.
  • Manage MRP labelling process of imported codes.
  • Liase with Sales & Marketing on a regular basis to assess market dynamics and collect MI to align forecast.
  • Need to connect with key stakeholders including RA, QA, Legal, CLS, Finance Quality, Regulatory & Compliance (QRC) Responsibilities.
  • Attend applicable training sessions as well as complete mandatory on-line University trainings and submit training records to the supervisor /franchise secretary and work as per the applicable SOPs and guidelines.
  • Report any evidence of product tampering, diversion and counterfeiting to the Brand Integrity function.
  • Participate in execution of Field Action (Product Recall, Distribution of Field Safety Alerts, etc.) and complete the assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • Develop robust process to avoid any field actions due to Supply Chain Processes.

FAQs

What educational qualifications are required for the Assistant Manager Supply Chain role?

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE) or an MBA is required for this position.

How many years of related experience are necessary for this role?

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Is experience in the healthcare industry preferred for this position?

Yes, experience in the healthcare industry or FMCG is preferred, but not mandatory.

What key responsibilities will the Assistant Manager Supply Chain have?

Key responsibilities include driving S&OP meetings, adjusting forecasts and inventory targets, managing supply and inventory plans, and ensuring SOX and regulatory compliance among others.

What analytical tools should I be familiar with for this role?

Familiarity with analytical tools such as Excel and Access is required, along with effective communication skills.

Are there specific performance metrics that the Assistant Manager needs to focus on?

Yes, the Assistant Manager needs to focus on metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory value and days of supply (DOS), back orders, and inventory turns.

Will I be required to manage cross-functional projects?

Yes, project management involving cross-functional teams is a key responsibility of this role.

Is there a need to attend any training sessions for this job?

Yes, attending applicable training sessions and completing mandatory online trainings is required.

Will the Assistant Manager be involved in processing tender orders?

Yes, managing tender orders processing, including manual invoice preparation for specific government tender orders, is part of the job responsibilities.

What level of urgency is expected in this role?

A strong sense of urgency and being results and performance-driven is expected in this position.

Hospitals and Health Care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
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Employees

Mission & Purpose

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