ASSOCIATE MANAGER

Department Details

Role Summary

CMO Operations : Managing external manufacturing sites for manufacturing of generic formulations.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Purchasing :

• Develop and execute comprehensive plans for the procurement of externally manufactured and packaged products. This includes creating and managing purchase orders for all SKUs assigned to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Maintain all 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 with 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 organisation's cost expectations.

Vendor Management : Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors to ensure seamless communication and cooperation. This involves regular interactions to monitor performance and address any issues that arise.

Service Levels : Monitor and ensure that all service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors are met. This includes timely delivery, quality standards, and other performance metrics to ensure end customers receive satisfactory service.

Coordination : Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to align on production schedules, inventory needs, and any changes in requirements.

Reporting : Share regular updates on planning, purchasing, and order statuses to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

Problem Solving :

Inventory Management :

Qualifications :

Educational Qualifications

Required Education Qualification :

Required Experience : 6 - 10 years