Since 1910, Abbott has been dedicated to helping people in India live healthier lives through a diverse range of science-based nutritional products, diagnostic tools, branded generic pharmaceuticals, and diabetes and vascular devices.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Abbott India Limited, a publicly listed company and a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, takes pride in offering high-quality trusted medicines in multiple therapeutic categories such as women’s health, gastroenterology, cardiology, metabolic disorders and primary care.
One of India’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies, Abbott India Limited is part of Abbott’s global pharmaceutical business in India.
We have expertise across product development, manufacturing, sales and customer service and are dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable products with the expert clinical support our customers need.
Abbott India Limited believes in providing quality healthcare through a mix of global and local products for people in India. Our in-house development and medical teams undertake product and clinical development tailored to the unique needs of the Indian market. Our employees work to produce high-quality, high-volume formulations using cost efficient processes. And, our trained personnel are dedicated to ensuring compliance with international quality standards.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position executes & monitors all demand & supply planning related activities to ensure optimum forecast submission and timely availability of material while meeting inventory targets, minimizing obsolescence and optimizing costs. In addition to supporting other functions from a reporting and tracking standpoints; this position also manages multiple supply chain projects to deliver against financial commitments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Act as primary interface with other key internal stake holders
- Supervise and develop demand and supply planning specialist
- Lead and implement demand planning initiatives
- Ensure effectiveness and accuracy in demand forecasting processes including S&OP review, inventory management; manage DIOH to maximize inventory turns, reduce scrap and to ensure a high quality forecast
Supply Planning
- Lead and implement supply planning initiatives
- Define optimum SNP parameters
- Drive effective communication between Global/ Regional and local functions for supply issues
- Streamline STOs review and creation process to minimize non-value added steps
- Expedite urgent shipment with Global distribution centers/ plants
Inventory Management
- Setup safely stock targets and reorder point, and proactively manage backorder
- Develop and implement effective inventory control to meet LBE targets by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team
- Coordinate with customer service, regulatory and marketing for product phase-in/out process
- Facilitate stock return with supply plants
- Monitor short UBD, inactive Inventory, phase-in/phase-out, communicating with business partners to minimize the negative cost impact
- Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
- Coordinate phase-in/phase-out processes with regulatory and marketing
- Develop strategy to reduce DOH
- Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess
Continuous Improvement
- Initiate continuous improvement for driving demand forecast accuracy, minimizing supply constraints risks and optimizing inventory
- Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the country. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; evaluating and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Perform other related functions and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
- Handle and process customer complaints in timely manner and according to Abbott and country’s policy and requirement
- Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed
- Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree in business/operations management/supply chain/equivalent;
- 7 to 10 years’ experience with at least 2 years at supervisory level
- This role is expected to supervise a small team of specialist level employees.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead small team. Project management capabilities.
- Have in-depth knowledge of various forecasting techniques, root cause analysis, solid project management as well as ERP systems
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task, proactive and self-motivated. Attention to detail. Meet deadlines under pressure.
PREFORMANCE FACTORS:
- Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
- Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time. Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy. Does what he/she says they are going to do.
- Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve work group and company goals.
- Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
- Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work
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