Group Lead Supply Chain Center of Excellence - North America

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited • Princeton, NJ

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Lead, Supply Chain CoE – North America will lead the development and execution of scalable supply chain capabilities across planning, logistics, and operations within the North American region. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain & External Manufacturing NA, this role will drive regional transformation through digital enablement, process innovation, and talent development. A key responsibility is to align the North America CoE roadmap with the Corporate CoE headquartered in India, ensuring regional execution of global strategies and standards while tailoring solutions to local market needs.
These strategies will drive measurable improvements in service levels, inventory management, forecasting accuracy, cost efficiency, and talent development—impacting both the top and bottom line of the North American business.

Requirements

• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering; Master’s preferred
• Minimum work experience: 15+ years in end-to-end supply chain leadership roles, including 5+ years in CoE or transformation roles within North America. Experience in pharma, life sciences, in North America
• Certifications: APICS CPIM/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.
• Experience deploying enterprise-wide systems (SAP IBP, APS, ERP, analytics platforms).
• Strong knowledge of ASCM SCOR framework, Gartner Maturity Model, and NA regulatory landscape.
• Proven success in capability building, talent development, and change leadership in complex regional organizations
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment; familiarity with Indian business culture and cross-border collaboration is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations with global CoEs or shared services.
• People Developer: Empowers NA teams through coaching and growth paths.
• Strategic Thinker: Connects long-term regional vision with execution.
• Change Leader: Leads cultural and operational transformation across NA.
• Collaborative Influencer: Builds trust across NA functions and partners, and with global CoE counterparts.
• Digitally Fluent: Leverages data and tools to drive innovation and performance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• CoE Strategy & Operating Model for North America
• Talent Management & Capability Building
• Operational & Process Excellence
• Digital Transformation & Innovation
• Program Management Office (PMO) & Initiative Deployment
• Performance & Value Delivery

Benefits

• Dr.Reddy's Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the basis of role, experience, skill set and location.
• Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings plan and leave benefits.
• Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level