Head - Supply Chain

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with the Managing Director & General Manager to develop and implement short-term and long-term business plans.
• Adapt the business plan to account for changes in client requirements, market conditions, and evolving technologies.
• Monitor performance against strategic goals and adjust plans as necessary.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Manage and control the approved annual budget, finding opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Track and report on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the Ahmedabad facility.
• Provide quarterly forecasts based on new business wins and ongoing studies.

Supply Chain Design & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with Clinical Supplies, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to assess clinical protocols and design efficient supply chain solutions for clinical trials.
• Provide data and technical input to support proposal development for new client projects.
• Participate in client meetings, bid support, and teleconferences as needed to finalize logistics requirements.

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Coordinate procurement functions, including vendor identification, QA audits, price negotiations, and contracts for domestic and international shipping services.
• Ensure all vendors are on the approved vendor list and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate in negotiating contracts with couriers and complete contracts based on project needs.

Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality metrics, GMP standards, and company goals.
• Lead investigations into internal non-conformances and support others in resolving quality issues.
• Maintain a skilled and knowledgeable labor force to support supply chain operations.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of departmental SOPs.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Review warehousing and distribution budgets for all ongoing studies and ensure sufficient financial approval.
• Track study-specific budgets and provide monthly reports to the Finance department for revenue recognition and invoicing.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Work closely with the regulatory team to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Support the development of new business verticals and work on regulatory compliance for future initiatives.