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Job Function:

Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function:

Supply Chain Management:

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Mumbai, India

Job Description:

A critical mid‑management role responsible for end‑to‑end supply chain planning, inventory management, IBP leadership, and operational excellence for the

Surgery Cluster: (WCH), Biosurgery (BIO), and (AESS).

The role bridges execution and strategy by driving planning rigor, digital analytics, service performance, and cross‑functional alignment across Commercial, RA/QA, Deliver, Finance, and APAC supply chain partners.

Key responsibilities:

• 1. Integrated Planning & IBP Ownership

• Lead the IBP cycle for WCH, BIO & AESS, consolidating demand, risk/opportunity assessment, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders.

• Translate business intelligence (market shifts, competitor activity, tenders, NPI/LCM) into aligned forecasts and supply plans.

• Ensure franchise-level alignment with APAC and India Med Tech Supply Chain strategies.

• 2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Management

• Own the statistical forecast and manage planning KPIs (MAPE, bias, accuracy).

• Build, monitor, and optimize inventory strategy for the Surgery cluster—ensuring compliance with DOS, OTIF@D, SLOB, ESO, and backorder targets.

• Coordinate replenishments with Import, Deliver, Warehousing, Regulatory, Freight Forwarders ensuring timely availability and compliance.

• 3. Analytics, Digital Enablement & MIS

• Drive data-led decision making by developing advanced dashboards (Excel/Power BI) for forecast performance, supply health, tenders, and inventory analytics.

• Introduce digital and automation initiatives to elevate planning maturity and scenario modelling.

• 4. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Commercial Teams (WCH, BIO, AESS) to ensure flow of market intelligence and align demand expectations.

• Partner with RA, QA, Legal, Finance, and Deliver to ensure high-quality, compliant supply chain operations.

• Represent the Surgery Supply Chain in cross-functional governance forums.

• 5. Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop analysts within the Surgery supply chain team.

• Build planning, analytics, and stakeholder management capability to create a strong internal talent pipeline.

• 6. Compliance, Quality & Field Action Support

• Ensure all planning and inventory processes meet SOX, Quality, and Regulatory requirements.

• Support Field Actions (e.g., Recalls, Safety Alerts) with timely execution and documentation.

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Required Qualification and Core Competencies for the role:

• Education

• Engineering or Supply Chain bachelor’s degree required.

• MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred.

• Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, with exposure to demand planning, supply planning, or analytics.

• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated sectors preferred.

• Proven capability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and lead small teams.

• Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of IBP/S&OP, statistical forecasting, and planning systems.

• Advanced Excel; familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools.

• Knowledge of SC KPIs: OTIF@D, DOS, MAPE, ESO, SLOB, Inventory Turns, Backorders.

• Leadership Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to operate under ambiguity and drive results.

• Proven ability to influence without authority across functions.

Job location:

Arena Office, Mumbai.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Digital Supply Chain Platform, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Procurement Policies, Quality Assurance (QA), Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Processes, Team Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection