SCM - CMO Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for the planning/purchasing of external manufactured/packaging products. Share plan & purchase orders for all SKUs within their assigned CMOs, establishes close working vendor relationships & ensure to meet agreed satisfactory service levels to end customers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Account Manager for at least 2 global CMOs

Will be primary contact to resolve supply related issues at CMOs from point of manufacturing/purchasing to disposition

Expedite product deliveries towards shared supply plan from assigned CMO

Maintain the procure to pay records in SAP including PO creation, GRN entries, planned supplies with date stamps

Align with Demand Planning on supply deliveries from external vendors. Connecting multiple stake holders to ensure timely supplies (Logistics for transportation, batch releases from Quality, Regulatory approvals if any

Negotiating on manufacturing costs (CCPC, RM/ PM costs)to meet the organization's cost expectations

Initiate projects (across all phases of manufacturing) for continuous cost improvements

Works with the CMO strategy & escalate any issue encountered with CMO to better understand supply agreement

Interact with project management team for new product launch & process improvement scope for products manufactured at CMO and ensure launch dates are met by planning, issuance of purchase order and tracking deliveries along with project team

Monitor inventory of all material categories (RM/PM/WIP/FG) at CMO and take appropriate action as required with objective of minimize obsolete inventory and meet supply plan adherence

Prepare and maintain reports as required to support the function, operations, and key performance metrics

Job Descriptions should include the following expectations:

Works as a team member to achieve all outcomes

Performs all work in support of Biocon Corporate Values

Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory & compliance and safety requirements

Desired Qualifications/Attributes:

B.Pharm/ M.Pharm with relevant experience in formulation production with preferred MBA in operations / Supply Chain & CSCP

Hands-on experience in managing international regulatory inspections and quality assurance systems are essential requirements

Minimum 6-8 years experience in Oral Solids and liquid Formulation

Must have knowledge on regulated markets (US, EU)

Hands on proficiency in MS Office (Advanced MS Excel preferred) and SAP MM

Candidate should be excellent in handling Commercials (Pricing), Precisely manufacturing costs (CCPC,RM/PM Costs)

End to End CMO activities.

CFT's, European and US markets & SKUs, Cost handling and Injectables.

Preferred will be in Injectables or Oral Solids.