
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
- India
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain an optimized MPS for Biopharmaceutical production balancing supply and demand
- Collaborate with Supply Network Planning (SNP), regional supply chain, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate production scheduling
- Assess production capacity and identify constraints proactively addressing bottlenecks
- Ensure adherence to planning parameters, budgeted capacity assumptions, lead times and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate DS and DP production planning to ensure uninterrupted supplies to global markets
- Manage inventory levels of DS and DP as per predetermined targets avoiding shortages and excess stocks.
- Align production schedules with new product launch requirements m regulatory filing strategies and market specific requirements.
- Develop a robust input material plan in line with lead time, inventory and safety stock targets.
- Coordinate with production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials and Master Data
- Implement best practices for MRP automation
- Work Closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply network planning and regional supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely dispatches as per committed timelines
- Collaborate with procurement, warehouse and quality to ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing as per schedule
- Support New Product Launches, process enhancements and changes by integrating them with MPS
- Define track KPIs such as schedule adherence, supply plan vs actuals, inventory targets and service levels
- Analyse data to identify patterns and make informed decisions regarding inventory levels and production schedules.
- Prepare reports for senior management, providing insights into planning metrics and performance.
- Implement lean manufacturing and planning practices to improve efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain processes
- Lead and mentor a team of planners, providing direction and support to enhance their skills and performance.
- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication across departments.
- Develop and maintain an optimized MPS for Biopharmaceutical production balancing supply and demand
- Collaborate with Supply Network Planning (SNP), regional supply chain, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate production scheduling
- Assess production capacity and identify constraints proactively addressing bottlenecks
- Ensure adherence to planning parameters, budgeted capacity assumptions, lead times and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate DS and DP production planning to ensure uninterrupted supplies to global markets
- Manage inventory levels of DS and DP as per predetermined targets avoiding shortages and excess stocks.
- Align production schedules with new product launch requirements m regulatory filing strategies and market specific requirements.
- Develop a robust input material plan in line with lead time, inventory and safety stock targets.
- Coordinate with production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials and Master Data
- Implement best practices for MRP automation
- Work Closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply network planning and regional supply chain teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely dispatches as per committed timelines
- Collaborate with procurement, warehouse and quality to ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing as per schedule
- Support New Product Launches, process enhancements and changes by integrating them with MPS
- Define track KPIs such as schedule adherence, supply plan vs actuals, inventory targets and service levels
- Analyse data to identify patterns and make informed decisions regarding inventory levels and production schedules.
- Prepare reports for senior management, providing insights into planning metrics and performance.
- Implement lean manufacturing and planning practices to improve efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain processes
- Lead and mentor a team of planners, providing direction and support to enhance their skills and performance.
- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication across departments.
Required Experience: 10 - 14 years