Asst. Manager - Operations Veterinary

Navlakha Management Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Navlakha Management Services is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Operations (Veterinary) in Mumbai to manage production planning, third-party manufacturing operations, vendor coordination, inventory planning and supply execution for veterinary products.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Production Sites, QA/CQA, RA, Procurement and TP Manufacturing vendors to ensure uninterrupted product availability.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical / Veterinary / Animal Health operations.
• Strong experience in Third-Party Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in PPIC, production planning, vendor coordination and supply management.
• Experience in managing multiple vendors/sites and coordinating production and delivery schedules.
• Good understanding of pharma/veterinary manufacturing, quality and regulatory processes.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, analytical and MIS/reporting skills.
• B.Pharm / MBA Operations preferred.
• Candidates with direct Veterinary / Animal Health industry experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate monthly PPIC (Production Planning & Inventory Control) meetings and finalize production plans.
• Communicate monthly requirements to Third-Party (TP) manufacturing sites and coordinate production execution.
• Negotiate manufacturing rates for new requirements and obtain internal approvals for rate revisions.
• Align monthly production and delivery schedules with Marketing priorities and customer/business commitments.
• Coordinate regularly with site production teams and TP manufacturing sites for timely execution of critical products and resolution of operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for new products/vendors based on Marketing requirements and coordinate with QA/CQA for approvals and quality-related requirements.

Skills

PPIC

Production planning

Vendor coordination

Supply management

Negotiation

MIS/reporting

Education

B.Pharm / MBA Operations

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager Operations (PP) Veterinary

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 5-15 Years

Qualification: B.Pharm / MBA Operations

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Veterinary / Animal Health

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager Operations (Veterinary) to manage production planning, third-party manufacturing operations, vendor coordination, inventory planning and supply execution for veterinary products. The role will work closely with Marketing, Production Sites, QA/CQA, RA, Procurement and Third-Party Manufacturing vendors to ensure timely and uninterrupted product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate monthly PPIC (Production Planning & Inventory Control) meetings and finalize production plans based on business requirements.
• Communicate monthly requirements to respective Third-Party (TP) manufacturing sites and coordinate production execution.
• Negotiate manufacturing rates for new requirements and obtain necessary internal approvals for rate revisions.
• Align monthly production and delivery schedules with Marketing priorities and customer/business commitments.
• Coordinate regularly with site production teams and TP manufacturing sites for timely execution of critical products and resolution of operational issues.
• Identify and source new products/vendors based on Marketing requirements and coordinate with QA/CQA for vendor/site approvals and quality-related requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, production status and material availability to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, alternate sourcing and vendor optimization, including monitoring API availability and product requirements.
• Coordinate with TP vendors and internal stakeholders for timely execution of production and delivery plans.
• Review and process third-party invoices to facilitate timely vendor payments.
• Monitor and prepare weekly MIS for Finished Goods (FG) held at depots.
• Prepare and circulate monthly production plan MIS to CQA and respective site representatives.
• Coordinate with CQA and RA for NSQ/quality-related matters and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain operational and procurement MIS covering Production Planning, OTIF, Open POs, Top Vendors & Products, Factory Inspection Reports, VOP, Data Bank, GR receipts, PO reconciliation and critical products.
• Carry out system sanitization activities such as PR/PO short closure and reconciliation.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans for supply disruptions, vendor-related issues and regulatory risks.
• Track vendor performance, production commitments and delivery schedules to ensure OTIF performance.
• Present procurement, supply and operational updates to the HOD and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TP vendors for shelf-life extension of applicable products, including follow-up for extension from 24 to 36 months and 18 to 24 months, wherever applicable.
• Maintain effective coordination with Marketing, QA/CQA, RA, Production, Procurement and Third-Party Manufacturing vendors for smooth supply operations.

Candidate Profile

• 5-15 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical / Veterinary / Animal Health operations.
• Strong experience in Third-Party Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in PPIC, production planning, vendor coordination and supply management.
• Experience in managing multiple vendors/sites and coordinating production and delivery schedules.
• Good understanding of pharma/veterinary manufacturing, quality and regulatory processes.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, analytical and MIS/reporting skills.
• B.Pharm / MBA Operations preferred.
• Candidates with direct Veterinary / Animal Health industry experience will be preferred.