Assistant Manager - Supply Chain / Inventory Management

About Alkem:

Alkem Laboratories Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical generics, formulations and nutraceuticals in India and globally over 50 countries. We have consistently been ranked amongst the top five pharmaceutical companies in India. Our portfolio includes illustrious brands like Clavam, Pan, Pan-D, and Taxim-O, which feature amongst the top 50 pharmaceutical brands in India.

Role Purpose:

To drive end-to-end coordination of new product launches and inventory optimization initiatives across manufacturing sites, ensuring timely product availability, efficient inventory utilization, and effective management of slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory and Marketing to ensure timely execution of new product launches.
• Maintain and proactively track New Product Launch (NPL) plans and milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials, especially high lead-time items, to support launch and post-launch requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels across plants and prepare monthly inventory review reports and dashboards.
• Track and manage SLOB (Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory) and drive initiatives for inventory reduction and liquidation.
• Identify opportunities for sale-off, internal transfers, and alternate utilization of dead inventory.
• Prepare quarterly SLOB projections, action plans, and closure strategies.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to improve inventory health and working capital efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant, finance, procurement, and commercial teams to drive inventory optimization initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent (mandatory).
• 3-5 years of experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or New Product Launches.
• Preference for candidates from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/SAP systems.