Executive- SCM Planning

Enzene Biosciences Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Enzene Biosciences Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra requires a Supply Planning professional to coordinate DP filling schedules, packing material planning, and cross-functional alignment to ensure uninterrupted production and dispatch timelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance, adherence to cGMP, and strong planning controls. 4–6 years of pharma supply planning experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate / B.Pharm with 4–6 years of experience in supply planning and procurement in pharma.
• MBA in Operations/Supply Chain preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan rolling supply plans (monthly/quarterly) for DP filling and packing in line with forecast, capacity, and inventory targets.
• Participate in S&OP discussions; provide inputs on DP filling and packing material readiness against demand plan.
• Monitor supply-demand gaps for raw materials and packing materials; highlight risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Logistics to align plans with material availability and dispatches.
• Maintain safety stock norms for critical packing materials and components.
• Track plan-versus-actual performance and drive corrective actions for deviations.
• Support budgeting and capacity planning with supply-side inputs.
• Prepare supply planning reports/dashboards for Head - Planning and management.
• DP filling: prepare schedules with Production, QA, QC to meet batch release and dispatch timelines.
• Track filling line capacity and flag risks of schedule slippage; coordinate re-planning.
• Liaise with Production and Warehouse for material availability for filling batches.
• Monitor batch progress and circulate updates to Head - Planning and teams.
• Coordinate with QA on batch documents, release timelines, and deviations.
• Support capacity planning for new products/technology transfers on filling line.
• Plan primary and secondary packing materials in line with plans and norms.
• Maintain inventory levels and reorder points for packing materials.
• Coordinate QA and Warehouse for material inspections and deviations.
• Ensure procurement complies with cGMP and vendor docs.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

SAP

MS Excel

Forecasting

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to timelines

Education

Graduate / B.Pharm

MBA in Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for supply planning, coordinating Drug Product (DP) filling schedules, and packing material planning, to ensure uninterrupted production, packing, and dispatch timelines. The role requires close coordination with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance functions, and works within the framework of cGMP and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Supply Planning
• Prepare and maintain rolling supply plans (monthly/quarterly) for DP filling and packing operations in line with sales forecast, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions; provide inputs on DP filling and packing material readiness against the demand plan.
• Monitor supply-demand gaps for critical raw materials, packing materials, and filling capacity; highlight risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Logistics to align supply plans with material availability and dispatch schedules.
• Maintain safety stock/buffer norms for critical packing materials and components to safeguard against supply disruptions.
• Track plan-versus-actual performance (fill rate, schedule adherence) and drive corrective actions for deviations.
• Support annual budgeting and capacity planning exercises with supply-side inputs.
• Prepare and circulate periodic supply planning reports/dashboards to the Head - Planning and senior management.
• Prepare, update, and maintain DP filling schedules in coordination with Production, QA, and QC to meet batch release and dispatch timelines.
• Track filling line capacity and utilization; proactively flag risks of schedule slippage and coordinate re-planning with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of drug substance, components, and consumables required for filling batches.
• Monitor batch progress against the plan and circulate daily/weekly status updates to the Head - Planning and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with QA on batch documentation, release timelines, and any deviations affecting the filling plan.
• Support capacity planning and scheduling for new products/technology transfers on the filling line.
• Packing Material Planning & Procurement
• Plan primary and secondary packing materials (vials, stoppers, seals/caps, cartons, labels, package inserts, shippers, etc.) in line with production plans and inventory norms.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of packing materials to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory; monitor min-max/safety stock levels and reorder points.
• Coordinate with QA and Warehouse for incoming material inspection, approval, and handling of deviations/rejections.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, vendor qualification, and applicable regulatory documentation requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting
• Work closely with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance to ensure smooth material flow, invoice processing, and payment closure.
• Maintain accurate MIS/trackers for supply plans, DP filling schedules, and packing material stock and procurement status.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with relevant SCM documentation and records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, vendor reliability, and procurement cost efficiency.
• Escalate critical supply or schedule risks to the Head - Planning in a timely manner.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for supply planning, coordinating Drug Product (DP) filling schedules, and packing material planning, to ensure uninterrupted production, packing, and dispatch timelines. The role requires close coordination with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance functions, and works within the framework of cGMP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning
• Prepare and maintain rolling supply plans (monthly/quarterly) for DP filling and packing operations in line with sales forecast, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions; provide inputs on DP filling and packing material readiness against the demand plan.
• Monitor supply-demand gaps for critical raw materials, packing materials, and filling capacity; highlight risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Logistics to align supply plans with material availability and dispatch schedules.
• Maintain safety stock/buffer norms for critical packing materials and components to safeguard against supply disruptions.
• Track plan-versus-actual performance (fill rate, schedule adherence) and drive corrective actions for deviations.
• Support annual budgeting and capacity planning exercises with supply-side inputs.
• Prepare and circulate periodic supply planning reports/dashboards to the Head - Planning and senior management.
• DP (Drug Product) Filling - Planning & Coordination
• Prepare, update, and maintain DP filling schedules in coordination with Production, QA, and QC to meet batch release and dispatch timelines.
• Track filling line capacity and utilization; proactively flag risks of schedule slippage and coordinate re-planning with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of drug substance, components, and consumables required for filling batches.
• Monitor batch progress against the plan and circulate daily/weekly status updates to the Head - Planning and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with QA on batch documentation, release timelines, and any deviations affecting the filling plan.
• Support capacity planning and scheduling for new products/technology transfers on the filling line.
• Packing Material Planning & Procurement
• Plan primary and secondary packing materials (vials, stoppers, seals/caps, cartons, labels, package inserts, shippers, etc.) in line with production plans and inventory norms.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of packing materials to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory; monitor min-max/safety stock levels and reorder points.
• Coordinate with QA and Warehouse for incoming material inspection, approval, and handling of deviations/rejections.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, vendor qualification, and applicable regulatory documentation requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting
• Work closely with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance to ensure smooth material flow, invoice processing, and payment closure.
• Maintain accurate MIS/trackers for supply plans, DP filling schedules, and packing material stock and procurement status.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with relevant SCM documentation and records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, vendor reliability, and procurement cost efficiency.
• Escalate critical supply or schedule risks to the Head - Planning in a timely manner.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate / B.Pharm (M.Pharm or MBA in Operations/Supply Chain Management preferred).
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, supply planning, and/or procurement, preferably within a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Prior exposure to injectable/Drug Product (DP) filling operations and packing material procurement will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of cGMP, regulatory, and quality requirements applicable to pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or similar) and MS Excel for supply planning, procurement, and inventory tracking.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills for supply-demand planning.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
• Effective cross-functional coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.