Executive Officer – Supply Chain Planner Position (Pharma or Medical Supplies background will be preferable)
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Executive Officer – Supply Chain Planner
Reporting To Purchase Manager
Job Objective
To manage end-to-end supply chain activities, ensuring timely procurement, supplier coordination, order management, logistics follow-up, and inventory planning while maintaining quality, cost efficiency, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Order Management
- Develop strong knowledge of supplier markets, supplier base, cost drivers, and product competitiveness.
- Ensure purchase orders approved by Finance are released to suppliers within agreed timelines.
- Obtain order confirmations from suppliers as per SLA requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers regularly regarding order status and delivery schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate delays, risks, or challenges while implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure timely receipt of shipping documents.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspections and sample testing when required.
- Review supplier documentation to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements.
- Forward shipping documents to Freight Management for shipment booking.
- Maintain accurate order status updates within internal systems.
- Communicate order progress and delivery updates to stakeholders and customers.
- Verify shipping documents, weight, volume, and master data accuracy.
- Ensure supplier invoices are submitted within agreed timelines to facilitate timely payment processing.
Required Competencies
Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
- Ability to support strategic and tactical purchasing activities.
- Capability to work with large datasets and supply chain information.
Cost Awareness
- Understanding of supplier markets, pricing structures, and landed cost concepts.
- Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier competitiveness.
Customer Orientation
- Strong service mindset and responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
Results Orientation
- Ability to achieve targets and deliver results within agreed deadlines.
Self-Management
- Ability to prioritize work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong attention to quality, efficiency, and deadline management.
Mandatory Knowledge & Training
- Basic GDP knowledge.
- Understanding of Incoterms.
Skills Required
- Understanding of pharmaceutical, medical device, or related supply chain operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Quick learner with the ability to work across functions and teams.
- Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
- Analytical mindset with commercial awareness.
Behavioral Competencies
- Accountability and ownership.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Integrity, independent thinking, sound judgment, and respect for others.
- Ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
Education
- Graduate or Master's Degree in Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, or Purchasing functions. (Pharma or Medical Supplies)
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Do you have pharma or medical supplies experience?
- Do you have experience working with an ERP system?
Work Location: In person
