Supply chain Management Head in Ankleshwar, भारत

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.

Key Skills : Supply Chain Strategy | Pharma & Healthcare Logistics | Warehouse Design & Operations | Inventory Optimization | Demand Planning & Forecasting | Procurement & Vendor Management | Export Compliance | ERP/WMS Implementation | Regulatory Compliance (GDP, CDSCO, FSSAI) | Team Leadership & Development

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