Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management

Role Definition:

Key Deliverables:

• Efficient and effective supply chain operations.
• Reduced lead times optimized inventory and minimized costs.
• Strong supplier relationships with consistent product quality and ontime delivery.
• Continuous process improvement and cost savings.

Task & Activities:

Procurement and Inventory Management:

• Conduct quarterly inventory checks and monthly audits to ensure optimal stock levels. Monitor and manage COGS identifying opportunities to reduce procurement and logistics costs.
• Resolve slowmoving stock issues to minimize losses and ensure timely replenishment.
• Oversee timely procurement and quality checks of reagents equipment and supplies.
• Maintain stock rotation across laboratories for timesensitive items and monitor expenses to identify costsaving opportunities.
• Identify and address operational inefficiencies implementing corrective actions to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Distribution:

• Review logistics performance to identify inefficiencies and optimize transportation routes.
• Monitor deliveries to ensure ontime performance resolving delays and optimizing shipping documentation.
• Analyze and optimize transportation costs negotiating with carriers to reduce expenses.

Vendor Management:

• Conduct quarterly vendor reviews targeting 90 vendor satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms ensuring favorable delivery and payment conditions to achieve targeted savings and optimize inventory practices.
• Regularly track vendor performance and resolve issues related to quality delivery or stock. Collaborate with vendors to reduce lead times and improve overall process speed.
• Develop alternative vendors for critical supplies to mitigate risks and ensure supply chain continuity.

People and Operations Management:

• Hold monthly performance reviews on KPIs with the team to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Allocate resources and adjust plans based on team performance and workload.
• Ensure training and development opportunities in partnership with HR to enhance team capabilities.
• Lead daily operational meetings to prioritize tasks and ensure smooth team operations.

Reporting and Data Management:

• Maintain accurate data within LIMS (Inventory Module)ensuring uptodate order and stock tracking.
• Prepare and share daily weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Provide leadership team with actionable insights on performance challenges and improvement areas.
• Ensure visibility of supply chain data across all relevant stakeholders by updating the dashboard monthly. Use data analytics to continually optimize endtoend supply chain processes and address inefficiencies.

Success Metrics:

• Reduce order fulfillment lead time by 25 through optimization.
• Achieve 100 ontime delivery performance.
• Achieve a 20 reduction in transportation costs and an 8 reduction in purchase costs through consumption booking for financial year.
• Maintain COGS at 23 by the end of financial year.
• Achieve a 90 vendor satisfaction rating.
• Ensure zero discrepancies in monthly stock audits.

• Masters degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management Operations or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 810 years of experience in supply chain management with at least 34 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing procurement inventory logistics and distribution functions in a fastpaced environment.
• Experience working in diagnostic or healthcarerelated industries is highly desirable.