Program Manager - Supply Chain Excellence

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose : to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can't Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

'The Next and the New' is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy's maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Job Summary : -

This role is for an Supply Chain Excellence (OE) Program Manager responsible for Deploying and sustaining SCM -wide OE initiatives that drive continuous improvement, agility, and cultural transformation. The position requires a dynamic leader with deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, As a key enabler of strategic execution, this role will manage SCM capability building, Lead high-impact transformation projects, and institutionalize best practices across SCM Verticals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• SCM Operation Excellence Program Management across Lean Initiatives, Identified Improvement Projects, Analytics across all Business Units
• Develop and maintain a centralized Lean Project Management System to capture, share, and scale best practices across the organization.
• Manage the Strategy Deployment Plan (SDP) for SCM working closely with SCM Leadership and Cross Functional Integration.
• Work with consultant to ensure alignment with SCM-OE objectives, compliance standards, and delivery of high-impact outcomes.
• Manage Implementation of Supply Chain Maturity Model based on Gartner framework.
• Develop Analytics Dashboards for Production Planning, Material Planning and Logistics
• Coordinate with all functions and team members in Supply Chain & DPEX to deliver High Impact Digital Solutions in Supply Chain with latest technologies of Industry 4.0
• Assist in governance forums to review progress of Projects success stories, and strategic updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications : -

Educational Qualification - Graduation in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is mandatory.

Post Graduation in Business Administration is preferred. (Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) is preferred)

Minimum 3+ / 5+ years of experience

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills : -

Best Practice Implementation, Process Mapping, Productivity Improvement, Project Management, Analytical Mindset , Statistics Power BI Hands On Knowledge

Resident Skills : -

Change Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Excellence

Behavioural Skills : -

Critical Exposures : -

Additional Information

About the Department

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)

At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.

We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such 'factories of the future' is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy's we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https : / / careers.drreddys.com

Skills Required

Operational Excellence, Project Management, Power Bi, Process Mapping, Change Management, Productivity Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Analytics