Role Objective:
A key objective of this role is to deliver reliable, compliant and cost-efficient end-to-end supply of Biotech's sterile ophthalmic, orthopaedic and aesthetic products to surgeons, hospitals, distributors and partners in more than 110 countries — balancing service, inventory and cost while keeping patient safety and product quality first.

The role owns the global supply chain across Plan, Source and Deliver: demand planning, S&OP; / IBP, master production and materials planning, global inventory policy, strategic procurement, logistics, distribution and customer OTIF, supported by supply chain systems and data.

Desired Candidate Profile:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science; MBA/Postgraduation and relevant skilled certifications (APICS/ASCM/CIPS) preferred.

Experience Requirement:
• 15+ years of supply chain experience, including 5+ years in global/multi-regional leadership across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Experience in regulated medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences; ophthalmic devices preferred.




• Strong expertise in global demand planning, executive S&OP;/IBP, MPS, MRP/DRP, constraint-based planning and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation and supply risk management.
• Knowledge of logistics, 3PL, import/export, trade compliance, and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, GDP, UDI).
• Demonstrated impact on inventory days/turns, working capital, cost-to-serve, procurement savings and freight cost, supported by measurable results.
• • Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP, advanced planning systems, WMS/TMS and supply chain digital tools; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Proven track record in improving OTIF, inventory optimization, and leading ERP/supply chain transformation.
• Experience leading senior management teams with accountability for multi-plant and multi-country operations.
• Experience in specialized supply mode

📌 Vice President of Supply Chain (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Biotech Healthcare
📍 Ahmedabad