Deputy Manager - Supply Chain Site Planner

The Supply Planning Deputy Manager is responsible for production scheduling and end-to-end supply planning for the Chennai site, ensuring reliable product supply through effective coordination of dispatch, materials, and inventory. The role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution excellence, inventory optimization, and delivery performance.

• Delivery:
• Meet site OTIF targets
• Circulation of rolling dispatch plans to site cross-functional team
• Ensure monthly dispatch and manufacturing commitments are met.
• Collaborate with Tech Ops and Project Management team on execution of new product launches and site transfer projects.
• Material planning:
• Managing end to end MRP run and timely material indenting for commercial, life cycle, new product launches and projects
• Material tracking & scheduling of material deliveries in line with production plan to ensure no line downtime due to material availability.
• Driving monthly review of 12-month rolling material requirement projections for APIs, Lifecycle & high lead time materials
• Inventory management:
• Monitor and control inventory levels of API, RM and PM in line with company targets.
• Monthly assessment of action plans for slow/non-moving inventory
• Provide routine destruction note approvals in line with MRB process.
• Timely escalation:
• Highlight critical issues related to delivery and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive solutions.
• Maintain transparent communication in all intra and inter-departmental meetings and emails
• Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement:
• Analyze production and inventory data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to streamline processes
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity
• MIS:
• Prepare and present routine reports on production and dispatch performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards, including ISO 14001 & 5S