Job Title: Head Supply Chain | Pharmaceutical Formulations

Location: Chennai
Experience: 20+ Years
Industry: Pharmaceutical Formulations

About the Organization

A globally present pharmaceutical formulations company engaged in the R&D;, manufacturing and packaging of generic solid oral dosage products, with USFDA/EU-approved products and a presence across 40+ countries.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Head - Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain function for our pharmaceutical formulation business. The role will oversee planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics while ensuring product availability, cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end Supply Chain operations across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
- Drive S&OP;, demand forecasting, supply planning and production planning.
- Develop long-range supply and capacity plans aligned with business requirements.
- Lead procurement of APIs, excipients, primary/secondary packaging and other materials.
- Manage strategic sourcing, vendor development, negotiations and supplier performance.
- Optimize RM, PM, WIP and Finished Goods inventory and improve working capital.
- Ensure timely availability of materials and finished products while minimizing stock-outs and excess/short-expiry inventory.




- Oversee warehousing and domestic/international logistics operations.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product phase-out planning.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP and applicable pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Drive supply-chain process improvements, cost optimization and digital/ERP adoption.
- Lead and develop the Supply Chain team while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial functions.

Candidate Profile

- 20+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Materials Management.
- Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Mandatory experience in Pharmaceutical Formulations / Finished Dosage manufacturing.
- Robust exposure to S&OP;, Demand & Supply Planning, Procurement, Production Planning, Inventory, Warehousing and Logistics.
- Experience handling APIs, excipients and pharmaceutical packaging materials.
- Strong understanding of GMP/GDP and regulatory compliance.
- Exposure to SAP/S4HANA or other ERP systems and supply-chain analytics.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Designations: Head / VP / AVP / Director / GM / SGM Supply Chain, Materials or Planning & Supply Chain.

Note: Candidates with only Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse or Planning experience without end-to-end Supply Chain leadership exposure may not be suitable.

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