Lead - Nutraceutical Planning

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead demand planning and develop integrated supply plans. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with an MBA in Operations or Supply Chain. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are crucial for this role. This position focuses on ensuring timely implementation of supply chain strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience with data analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning for VMHS and Rebalanz portfolio.
• Develop integrated supply plans and maintain master data.
• Coordinate physician sample planning with marketing.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MBA in Operations or Supply Chain

Job description

Overview

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

“The Next and the New” is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency.

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demand Planning
   • Lead the demand planning process for the VMHS and Rebalanz portfolio and ensure early visibility of demand and Latest Estimate (LE) for the entire JV, including the Nutra category.
   • Finalize the consensus forecast by engaging with sales, marketing, finance, and supply teams.
   • Review statistical forecasts, ensure alignment with the sales team, and proactively highlight demand risks, slow-moving items, and expiry exposures.
2. Supply Planning
   • Develop integrated supply plans across in-house manufacturing, loan licensing partners, and third-party manufacturing partners.
   • Own and maintain supply‑planning master data, including LL Bills of Materials, safety stock norms, Minimum Order Quantities, replenishment logic, and all planning parameters.
   • Define target stock levels and ensure adherence to inventory discipline, freshness norms, service levels, and minimization of obsolescence.
3. Operational Execution
   • Ensure timely implementation of MRP‑related changes and lead the monthly pre‑S&OP review with GEM and procurement teams, focusing on key performance indicators and emerging risks.
   • Drive deployment planning to CFAs in alignment with market requirements.
   • Manage factory‑to‑customer freight for the Rebalanz portfolio and oversee inventory at the single designated JV warehouse.
   • Ensure market freshness, network inventory hygiene, and balanced stock deployment to avoid ageing or stock shortages.
4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
   • Coordinate physician sample planning with Marketing and Finance.
   • Prepare S&OP decks and lead planning inputs for monthly reviews, Management Review Meetings, and leadership forums.
   • Drive regulatory readiness initiatives, including artwork changes and other regulatory transitions.
   • Evaluate institutional orders and support continuous supply chain process improvement initiatives.
5. Systems, Automation, and Governance
   • Own planning system discipline, master‑data hygiene, and automation projects across SAP and Kinaxis.
   • Lead “no‑touch planning” initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and system-driven processes.
6. Strategic Projects
   • Lead network management initiatives and support Go‑To‑Market restructuring for selected portfolios.
   • Build an FMCG‑forward ecosystem and drive performance towards top‑decile metrics across the supply chain.
   • Leverage technology to enable future‑ready systems, including Vendor Managed Inventory, distributor management software, and secondary‑based forecasting models.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• MBA is preferred, particularly in Operations, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong influencing skills to drive alignment, secure stakeholder buy‑in, and lead discussions with senior partners.
• Ability to analyse data, interpret trends, and take decisions based on business priorities.

Additional Information

As part of a strategic pillar for Dr. Reddy’s growth in the consumer space, a Joint Venture was established with Nestlé Health Science in FY 2024–25 to fast‑track the Nutraceuticals growth journey. This partnership has been created with a clear mandate to achieve the defined milestones for FY 2030.

Under this strategic arrangement, the Supply Chain function and a few other critical functions of Dr. Reddy’s continue to provide functional expertise to the Joint Venture and operate as shared services.

In this context, there is an opening in the Supply Chain function.