Biocon Biologics is a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, an innovation led global biopharmaceuticals company. Biocon Biologics is engaged in developing high quality, affordable biosimilars that can expand access to a cutting-edge class of therapies to patients globally. It is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated ‘pure play’ biosimilars organization in the world and aspires to transform patient lives through innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions. The Company has a large portfolio of biosimilars under global clinical development with three of these commercialized in at least one of the developed markets of EU, U.S. and Japan. Biocon Biologics has a product pipeline of 28 molecules, including 11 with Mylan, several with Sandoz and is developing many independently. Biocon Biologics believes that strong partnerships offer enormous opportunities to co-create the future of healthcare, building a patient ecosystem beyond the product, which can transform millions of lives.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Specialist with ~5 years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools including Power BI.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and optimize demand planning and inventory management processes
Oversee logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery
Support Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) activities
Handle SAP billing and related system operations
Ensure compliance with EU distribution regulations including GDP and GMP standards
Collaborate with various teams, including Sales, Production, Global Logistics, Third Party Logistics providers and Customer Service, to optimize the supply chain and ensure customer satisfaction
Develop and implement EU wide 3PL performance dashboards and cost savings initiatives
Manage the relationship between 3PL and Biocon – coordinating Biocon functions and managing the budget
Responsible for the EU inventory reconciliation process
Responsible for managing the Demand Planning process for the Partner Markets and ensuring efficient order fulfillment to meet customer requirements
Manage the inbounding of EU stock into the central warehouse
Coordinate sample taking and the Quality release process
Complete the stock transfer requirements from the EU hub to the regional 3PL’s
Required Skills
Knowledge of supply chain concepts
Proficiency in SAP, especially billing functions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
Understanding of EXIM procedures and documentation.
Preferred Skills
Bachelors Degree or MBA in SCM / Operations
Knowledge of EU Distribution Compliance standards.
Familiarity with GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Supply Chain Specialist • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India