**This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 700000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 7 - 10 LPA)** Min Experience: 8+ years

Location: Chandigarh

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end distribution operations within the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in pharma distribution, distribution operations, and pharmaceutical supply chain management , with a proven track record of managing warehouses, inventory, logistics, distributors, and operational teams.

The role requires someone who can ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of pharmaceutical products while maintaining product quality, regulatory standards, inventory accuracy, and service levels.

Requirements Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee end-to-end pharma distribution operations, including order processing, inventory movement, dispatch, transportation, and delivery
- Develop and execute operational strategies to improve distribution efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance
- Manage relationships with distributors, stockists, logistics partners, transporters, and other supply chain stakeholders
- Ensure pharmaceutical products are stored, handled, dispatched, and transported in accordance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements
- Monitor warehouse and distribution center operations, ensuring optimum utilization of space, manpower, and resources
- Oversee inventory planning, stock availability, replenishment, cycle counts, reconciliation, and inventory accuracy
- Track and improve key operational metrics including OTIF, order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, delivery timelines, stock aging, returns, and distribution costs
- Coordinate closely with procurement, sales, finance, quality, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability




- Identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational efficiency
- Manage pharmaceutical returns, damaged/expired stock, product recalls, and reverse logistics processes
- Develop SOPs, operational controls, and reporting mechanisms to standardize distribution processes
- Lead, train, and manage warehouse, logistics, and distribution teams to achieve operational targets
- Prepare regular MIS reports and provide management with insights on distribution performance, inventory, costs, and operational risks
- Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable pharmaceutical distribution regulations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, process efficiency, scalability, and customer service

Must-Have Skills
- Pharma Distribution
- Distribution Operations
- Pharma Supply Chain
- Pharmaceutical warehouse and inventory management
- Distributor and stockist management
- Logistics and transportation management
- Order fulfillment and distribution planning
- Inventory control and demand/supply coordination
- Reverse logistics, returns, and expiry management
- SOP development and process improvement
- Operational MIS and KPI management
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical handling and distribution compliance

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8-12 years of relevant experience, preferably within pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, FMCG, or a regulated supply chain workplace
- Strong experience managing large-scale distribution or pharma supply chain operations
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple operational stakeholders
- Experience with ERP/WMS systems and strong proficiency in operational reporting and analytics
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills

📌 Operations Manager (Chandigarh)
🏢 Weekday AI (YC W21)
📍 Chandigarh