Manager PPIC

We are looking for an experienced PPIC professional with strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management and supply planning.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare tri-monthly production plans considering WIP batches, demand forecasts, PS requirements and institutional indents.
Manage production planning for multiple in-house and loan-licence manufacturing plants.
Upload production plans in SCM software and monitor material shortages and material indenting.
Coordinate with Commercial, SCM, Purchase and Stores teams for timely availability and delivery of API, RM and PM.
Follow up with cross-functional teams for smooth production execution and timely batch release and dispatch.
Coordinate with Production, QC, QA and BSR teams for timely production, release and dispatch of products.
Monitor planning and supply of low-inventory products, PS requirements, institutional supplies and new product launches.
Manage planning activities related to product transfers between manufacturing locations.
Monitor and resolve issues impacting OTIF achievement.
Prepare and analyze Plan vs. Achievement MIS, volume-wise and SKU-wise.
Monitor reasons for FG non-delivery, low inventory and high inventory and prepare appropriate action plans.
Prepare and monitor forecast accuracy reports and demand forecasting data.
Monitor closing inventory against defined inventory policies.
Prepare and maintain inventory policies for domestic products manufactured through in-house and loan-licence facilities.
Coordinate with CQA, CQC and Site QC for timely implementation of IP amendments/revisions.
Coordinate with plants and respective departments for MRP implementation.
Monitor new product status, inventory status and products impacted by IP revisions.
Ensure optimum inventory levels and timely availability of products as per business requirements.
Drive effective coordination between Production, QA, QC, Commercial, SCM and manufacturing plants to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely dispatches.
Candidate Requirements
10-15 years of relevant experience in PPIC / Production Planning / Supply Planning within the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong experience in production planning, demand forecasting and inventory management.
Experience in planning for multiple manufacturing plants / in-house and loan-licence facilities.
Strong knowledge of RM/PM planning, MRP, inventory policy and production scheduling.
Experience in OTIF monitoring, MIS and forecast accuracy.
Strong cross-functional coordination skills with Production, QA, QC, Commercial, SCM and manufacturing teams.
Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is mandatory.

Work arrangement
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