Manager Supply Chain

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned supply chain professional to take a strategic leadership role in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. As the Supply Chain Planning Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring product availability by aligning market demand with manufacturing capabilities across internal and external sites. You’ll lead a team of planners, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continuous improvement in supply performance.

This role offers significant visibility and impact, with opportunities to influence executive-level planning, manage high-priority projects, and contribute to the successful launch and lifecycle management of products. Ideal for someone looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

• Direct activities of staff and manage projects with other cross-functional teams at site
• Oversee weekly review meeting with manufacturing site. Provide content for monthly Executive S&OP
• Provide PO’s and forecasts to contract manufacturers ensuring adequate supply
• Ensure material availability to meet Finished Goods Supply plan
• Track Demand Vs Commit Vs Supply on ongoing basis
• Work with cross-functional team to improve the gap between demand vs commit vs supply
• Material planning using various electronic platforms, including SAP, MRP, APO
• Coordinate with Site CFT for release of materials as well as Finished products
• Track nonmoving, slow-moving inventory; coordinate with corporate team for disposition approvals
• Work with DEA team for quota applications of all list chemicals and controlled substances
• Work in Trackwise for generating/approving QMS records as required
• Issue process orders for manufacturing, in-house packing, and CMO packing
• Partner with marketing and finance teams on activities like sales forecast budgets
• Approve and/or create order quantities or purchase order push outs; reflow production schedules based on priority
• Work effectively with site CFT and drive business priorities
• Timely escalation to management on critical supply aspects
• Support the monthly Sales and Operations Planning
• Manage projects, including new product launches and life cycle changes, across functions and within supply chain to ensure timelines are realized
• Other duties as assigned by management
• KPI’s include: improve sufficiency, reduce backorder, improve demand vs supply, reduce failure to supply, reduce SLOB (API/RM)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management;
  Master’s preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or 6 + years with Masters.
• 2+ years leading a team
• Familiarity with production planning, supply chain experience, and an understanding of generic pharmaceutical trade sales models preferred
• Proficient in Excel and other analysis/reporting tools; working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes

• 2 Supply Planners

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $84,500 to $105,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;

life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible…