Supply Planner - India SCM

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

We are seeking a candidate who will be responsible for the supply planning of our externally manufactured products on Loan Licensing (LL) and TP for India market. The candidate has to be proficient in material and finished goods planning to meet business requirement viz-a-viz plan optimal inventory. This role would also curtail cross function collaboration with external manufacturing team, quality, regulatory, IPDO, finance, demand planning, Logistics etc.

in ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

The candidate will report to the Lead Supply Planner for India market.

• Develop and maintain rolling supply plan for 12 months’ horizon based on demand forecast and inventory norms. Further, coordinate with GEM team to ensure timely supplies.
• Ensure timely Material Requirement Planning (MRP) evaluation as per supply plan and coordinate with sourcing to ensure full-kitting (with released stocks) by month end for next month’s production.
• Collaborate with GEM, sourcing, quality, regulatory, logistics, finance and demand planning team to ensure seamless supply continuity.
• Monitor and report key Supply chain KPIs including but not limited to ensuring stock availability (no supply gap), Full-kitting, SS Norms, TSL, Stock to Norm (STN), No-touch planning etc.
• Create and maintain accurate masters in SAP and Kx (e.g BOM, SS Norms, MOQ etc.)
• Identify and pro-actively mitigate supply risks through scenario planning, CFT alignment and timely escalation of supply constraints/concerns
• Inventory management includes monthly evaluation of non-moving or near expiry inventory to ensure timely liquidation to avoid obsolescence. Work with the team to ensure timely destruction for expired/obsolete Inventory
• Lead monthly Pre-S&OP discussion with GEM on key KPIs, critical products as well as future concerns.
• Ensure timely implementation of MRP (Max. Retail Price) and ensuring optimal inventory to maximise MRP benefit
• Work with MSAT, Quality, production and regulatory teams to ensure timely release of products and closure of incident investigations resulting from logistics and warehouse issues.
• Tracking changing in lieu of regulatory guidelines, CIP, AVD projects, artwork…