JOB DESCRIPTION – Head of Supply Chain Management

Business : Pharmaceuticals | Medical Devices | Raw Material Export | Cosmetics & Healthcare Products
Location : Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Experience : 15+ Years

Role Overview : We are seeking an accomplished Head of Supply Chain Management to lead and scale end-to-end supply chain operations for a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare products business. This role is critical in establishing and optimizing a new, high-efficiency warehouse and distribution hub, with full accountability for procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, demand planning, and export fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategically design, implement, and manage end-to-end supply chain operations across procurement, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and demand planning for regulated healthcare products.
Lead the setup and operationalization of a new, scalable warehouse and national distribution network, ensuring compliance with GMP, WHO-FIP, and other relevant regulatory standards.
Drive end-to-end visibility and control of raw material, packaging, finished goods, and export inventories to minimize stockouts, obsolescence, expiry, and working capital inefficiencies.
Manage supplier relationships, procurement strategy, and vendor performance—including third-party logistics (3PL), transporters, and contract manufacturers—to ensure cost efficiency and service excellence.
Develop and execute supply chain KPIs and dashboards using ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and WMS platforms to support real-time decision-making and continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sales, Finance, and Export teams to align supply chain strategy with business goals.
Ensure 100% compliance with pharmaceutical and healthcare industry regulations (e.g., Drug & Cosmetic Act, GDP, FSSAI, CDSCO) across all supply chain activities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing SCM and warehouse team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
Champion digital transformation initiatives—including demand forecasting tools, predictive analytics, and automation—to enhance agility and responsiveness.

Candidate Profile

15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, with minimum 10 years in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or healthcare FMCG environments.
Proven track record of establishing or scaling warehouse & distribution operations for complex, regulated product categories.
Deep expertise in procurement, inventory optimization, cold-chain logistics (if applicable), demand planning, and export compliance (e.g., IE Code, Bill of Lading, Incoterms).
Hands-on experience with ERP (SAP MM/SD, Oracle SCM) and WMS/TMS systems , with a focus on data-driven decision-making and MIS reporting.
Strong background in regulatory compliance, quality system audits (internal/external), and change control processes.
Current or recent position: Head of SCM, VP, AVP, or Director-level with P&L responsibility and board-level exposure.
Strategic mindset with strong leadership, negotiation, and change management skills in high-growth environments.

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