Manager - Supply Chain

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager

Location:

Ambernath, India

Job Type:  Full Time

Reporting:  Site Director

About Poly Peptide Group:

Poly Peptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries ('Poly Peptide') is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. Poly Peptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical to commercial stages.

Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, Poly Peptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. Poly Peptide's shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

OUR VALUES

Trust:
We build and maintain trust in all our relationships – both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.

Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.

Excellence:
We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing all supply chain activities at the API manufacturing site within a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). This role ensures reliable and efficient planning, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics to meet customer demand while complying with GMP and regulatory requirements.

The position operates in a multi-product, multi-client environment, requiring strong coordination across functions and high responsiveness to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities  2. Customer Supply Management on commercial products and generics  
3. Purchasing  4. Inventory Management  
5. Logistics & Distribution  6. ERP & Data Management  
6. Cross-Functional Coordination

Production Planning
Develop and manage production plans aligned with customer demand, contracts, and capacity constraints
Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Engineering to ensure feasible and compliant schedules
Optimize plant utilization while balancing lead times, batch sizes, and campaign strategies
Manage S&OP process at plant level
Act as the main point of contact for customer order fulfillment and supply commitments
Ensure high OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance
Manage order prioritization, lead times, and delivery commitments
Communicate proactively on risks, delays, and recovery plans
Oversee purchasing of raw materials, solvents, and packaging materials through ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Ensure continuity of supply for critical GMP materials
Maintain supplier master data and drive system-based performance tracking
Collaborate with global/category procurement teams
Monitor and control inventory using ERP tools, ensuring real-time accuracy and traceability
Optimize stock levels across raw materials, WIP, intermediates, and finished APIs
Monitor shelf life, batch status, and obsolete stock
Optimize working capital and inventory turns
Oversee inbound/outbound logistics executed and tracked via ERP systems
Ensure compliance with GDP, customs, and international shipping regulations
Manage transport planning, import/export documentation, and delivery execution
Ensure effective use of ERP systems for planning, purchasing, inventory, and order management
Maintain high-quality master data
Ensure data accuracy and traceability across all supply chain processes
Support system improvements and digitalization initiatives

Collaborate closely with:

Production / Operations
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Regulatory Affairs
Project Management (for new products / tech transfers)

7. Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure supply chain activities comply with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA)
Maintain audit readiness (internal, customer, regulatory inspections)
Identify and mitigate risks (e.g., supply shortages, capacity constraints, deviations)

8. Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives to improve:

Planning…