Description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible to oversee the administrative and analytical processes of Materials Management operations, reporting to the Director Supply Chain Management. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with experience and interest for ensuring the efficiency in sourcing of raw materials, manufacture products, store inventory and transport shipments to CMO’s, consumers or wholesalers. Responsible of analyzing logistics data to refine the supply chain, negotiating business relationships, and communicating with suppliers and distributors.

Principle Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in forecasting the production plan for quarterly period. 

· Oversee inbound and outbound logistics of the entire plant.

· Procuring materials in time from different Vendors for smooth production process.

· Maintain a friendly and professional relationship with vendors while promoting company initiatives and values.

· Creation of purchase orders in SAP and placing timely orders with vendors based on the material lead times to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, packaging materials, and any indirect procurement.

· Work closely with third party co-packers and third-party warehouses to ensure smooth flow of materials and products inbound and outbound from each location.

· Production planning based on the annual forecast. 

· Creation of process orders in SAP and batch processing of third party manufactured batches.

· Creation of material masters, updating BOM’s and recipes in sync with new product developments and process improvements of existing formulations.

· Work with cross functional teams for successful implementation of Supply Chain process.

· Implement lean manufacturing for lowering wastage and improving the quality. 

· Create and analyze reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor and support business function.

· Using the ERP system for setting up of new users, SKU’s, Locations, customers. Also creating Purchase orders, Sales orders and managing inventory.

· Update, review, and maintain customer forecast on monthly basis and share with all vendors to provide visibility into purchasing requirements of the company.

· Prepare forecast variance report on weekly/monthly basis.

· Ensure material receipts against the purchase orders to facilitate timely processing of payments to the vendors working closely with accounting team.

· Prepare and maintain master data sheets for packaging operations at CMO’s

· Reports on slow moving or obsolete inventory. 

· Coordinate and verification for destruction certificate with CMO’s & 3PL.

· Support other miscellaneous work as and when required.

· Facilitates the site batch disposition process, participates in functional batch disposition meetings, and follows up on any resulting actions with key stakeholders.

· Drives batch impacting events towards closure to facilitate timely disposition of all relevant internal and external batches. 

· Works with key internal and external stakeholders (Partners, Finance, Tax, Quality, Operations, Warehouse & Logistics, CMO teams, etc.) on maintaining existing tolling relationships. 

· Manages PO / Order Tickets acknowledgement / acceptance process and ensures this is done within agreed upon timelines.

· Monitors key milestones associated with the execution of the order and effectively identifies potential risks to the timeline. 

· Assesses potential issues against specific orders and cross-functionally coordinates mitigation plans to maintain original timeline or reduce delay and impact.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills 

• Excellent attention to detail, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results
• Strong computer skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Take initiative and has strong follow through.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

Experience & Education

• Requires a four-year college or university degree 
• Requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years' relevant work experience in the field of Supply Chain/ Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in SAP – MM and PP modules is highly desired. 
• Ability to work with cross functional groups and handle difficult situations under pressure.
• Working with external vendors & CMO’s and maintaining track of all orders and production activities with thorough follow up