Associate, Supply Chain

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd•Billerica, MA

1d•$64,500 - $71,500•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager Supply Chain, this position will primarily function as a Planner/long-range scheduler. The role involves monitoring the end-to-end supply chain, from raw/packaging material availability to finished product inventory. This position will collaborate directly with Buyers on supply chain activities and work closely with Operations and Quality teams to ensure timely execution of manufacturing and release plans. The ability to work effectively in a team and individually, adhering to GMP standards per SOPs, is essential. This role is responsible for creating Purchase Requisitions and working with Buyers/the Procurement team to ensure on-time delivery. An understanding of SAP and experience with Microsoft Excel are desirable. A comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain is important for effective coordination and liaison with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Management, Economics, Business/Administration.
1 - 2 years’ experience, preferably in purchasing, planning, or logistics.
Experience in key supply chain functions including material requirements, purchasing, manufacturing, and inventory.
Ability to use MS Excel, Microsoft Access, or other similar database software, including running pre-formatted reports.
Ability to identify and evaluate key supply issues with approved vendors for and develop appropriate alternative solutions to meet production goals.
Ability to work well in a team and individually following GMP standards per SOPs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP & Kinaxis is preferred.
Understanding of SAP is desirable.
Experience with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Place Purchase Requisitions for the Procurement of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient), Excipients, Packaging Material, and process materials.
Manage proper inventory controls for API, Excipients, Packaging Material, and process materials to ensure accuracy of inventory projections.
Collaborate closely with the Procurement team monitoring and managing component availability to ensure that supply plans will be fulfilled, and proactively working to mitigate and resolve any product supply issues.
Identify and resolve capacity short-falls either with downstream demand collaboration or upstream supplier schedule changes.
Meet regularly with the Procurement team/production planner(s) to discuss key in-stock and inventory issues, focus areas for the month, and extended timeframes.
Ensure product continuity of supply for all materials that fall under their assigned portfolio of products.
Advise management and appropriate internal teams of the current and future status of product supply for existing products.
Evaluate existing processes and improve if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.