SCM - CMO Operations Manager

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the planning/purchasing of external manufactured/packaging products. Share plan & purchase orders for all SKUs within their assigned CMOs, establishes close working vendor relationships & ensure to meet agreed satisfactory service levels to end customers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Account Manager for at least 2 global CMOs

· Will be primary contact to resolve supply related issues at CMOs from point of manufacturing/purchasing to disposition

· Expedite product deliveries towards shared supply plan from assigned CMO

· Maintain the 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 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 organization's cost expectations

· Initiate projects (across all phases of manufacturing) for continuous cost improvements

· Works with the CMO strategy & escalate any issue encountered with CMO to better understand supply agreement

· Interact with project management team for new product launch & process improvement scope for products manufactured at CMO and ensure launch dates are met by planning, issuance of purchase order and tracking deliveries along with project team

· Monitor inventory of all material categories (RM/PM/WIP/FG) at CMO and take appropriate action as required with objective of minimize obsolete inventory and meet supply plan adherence

· Prepare and maintain reports as required to support the function, operations, and key performance metrics

Job Descriptions should include the following expectations:

· Works as a team member to achieve all outcomes

· Performs all work in support of Biocon Corporate Values

· Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory & compliance and safety requirements

Desired Qualifications/Attributes:

· B.Pharm/ M.Pharm with relevant experience in formulation production with preferred MBA in operations / Supply Chain & CSCP

· Hands-on experience in managing international regulatory inspections and quality assurance systems are essential requirements

· Minimum 6-8 years experience in Oral Solids and liquid Formulation

· Must have knowledge on regulated markets (US, EU)

· Hands on proficiency in MS Office (Advanced MS Excel preferred) and SAP MM

Candidate should be excellent in handling Commercials (Pricing), Precisely manufacturing costs (CCPC,RM/PM Costs)

End to End CMO activities.

CFT’s, European and US markets & SKUs, Cost handling and Injectables.

Preferred will be in Injectables or Oral Solids.