Head - Production Planning & Inventory Control

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualification

MBA in Operations/ B. Pharma/ M. Pharma/ B. Tech

Experience

18 relevant Years

Followings will be the responsibilities of the position holder:

1. Material requirement planning for Baddi Plant; Checking & releasing PR for packing/ raw material. Process order to be release as per production schedule

2. Compute material shortage as per production and circulation to all concerned; follow up with Purchase for RM/ PM deliveries/issues.

3. Analyze packing material inventory and eliminate non-moving materials. coordinating with Procurement WH and HO Planning for liquidation.

4. Weekly meeting with I&D Purchase and QA for artwork and new products status.

5. Line wise Plan review with production team and Follow-up with Production for Plan execution. Line scheduling review in SAP/ APO and troubleshooting for the same.

6. Weekly FOV meeting with Production and Packaging Dept. Prepare schedule for JIT items and ensure on time delivery from Purchase for execution.

7. Ensure early new MRP implementation to get maximum price benefit by controlling process order

8. Follow-up/Co-ordination with QC/QNProduction for Finish Goods Deliverance. Follow up/Co-ordination with QC for release of Raw & Packingmaterial.

9. Follow-up with HO IT team/ HO PPC for SAP R3 & APO related issues.

10. Responsible for design and implementation of consumption plan for stock to achieve zero write offs.

11. Responsible for driving cost optimization process through initiating and executing special projects.

Responsible for preparing annul budgets reconciliation & analysis of all losses & gains in RM/ PM/ FG/ Budgets.

WAREHOUSE:

1. Responsible for complete inbound & outbound logistic activities for the plant operation - same day GRN as key focus area.

2. Maintain inventory of Raw material Packaging material and Engineering stores stock accuracy as the key focus area.

3. Ensure that materials are kept as per approved storage conditions and ensure proper dispose of rejected materials - storage condition (Temp) is critical.

4. Ensure protocol for cycle counts basis A/8 /C classification; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions - accuracy of data is key focus area.

5. Maintains physical condition of WH in compliance with Regulatory requirements for Domestic and exports

6. Ensure storage is in line with area qualification basis AC / non-AC storage spaces - optimize space utilization is the key.

7. Responsible for end to end Scrap Management; periodical audit stock keeping maintaining scrap in hygienic conditions record keeping etc.

8. Ensures effective utilization of WH areas and observes proper loading unloading stocking and safekeeping of items to maintain the quality of FG in order to prevent product damage and avoid occurrence of pilferage accidents and occupational hazards.

9. Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements First-In First-Out (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and in dispatching of finished goods.

10. Ensures accuracy of product inventories against system records by conducting cycle counts on a periodic basis following appropriate guidelines released by accounting and audit departments.

11. Evaluate and analyze inventory variances per cycle count; implement preventive countermeasures based on the result of inventory variance analysis.

12. Drive a zero-tolerance mind-set for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure 100% compliance to approved SOP of WH management systems.

13. Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements and review ways to reduce waste

14. Identify errors and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures; Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues

15. Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy.

16. Responsible for design and implementation of consumption plan for stock to achieve zero write offs. Responsible for driving cost optimization process through initiating and executing special projects.

Responsible for audit observations pertaining to Warehouse and Engineering stores function

PURCHASE:
1. Full accountability of Baddi site RM / PM procurement duly supported by subordinates in Baddi Procurement team.
2. Purchasing of indigenous raw material for Baddi site & responsible for negotiations for Baddi local Purchases and Inward Logistics
3. Monitoring forward coverage for key Raw materials for uninterrupted production and manage costs completely aligned with Baddi monthly plans and weekly frozen plans for both RM and PM.
4. Network with GOAF Narcotics Department for pickup and delivery of Controlled Substances.
5. Execute plan for enhancing eProcurement
6. Adherence to Corporate Purchase Policies and Code of Conduct
7. Facilitate Audits Internal External Statutory System SOX etc
8. Maintain documentation as per Policies for audit trails
9. Pro-actively identify risks associated with Cost Supply Effectiveness Serviceability Responsiveness etc. and initiate drive & track various initiatives to optimize the same.
10. Sourcing and alternate vendor development for risk mitigation Cost reduction and Quality Improvements
11. Supervision of packaging material ordering timely availability & new developments
12. People management (responsibility for leading motivating training and developing the subordinates).
13. Identify the training needs of the team and ensure the fulfilment. Ensure that the required initial and continuing training of department personnel is carried out.
14. Set annual goals for the team monitor performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improved performance.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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