Manager - Inventory Management

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is hiring a Manager - Inventory Management in Mumbai, India. The role focuses on monitoring inventory levels and optimizing stock management while ensuring collaboration across production and supply teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Operations and have 10-15 years of related experience, especially in SAP/ERP systems. This position is essential in maintaining operational efficiency and securing material availability.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in inventory management or SCM Supply Planning/Operations.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP transactions and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills for MIS report generation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory health and ensure real-time stock visibility.
• Optimize inventory management and reduce slow-moving stock.
• Collaborate with various teams to align inventory with production plans.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply Chain Management

SAP/ERP systems

Data analysis

Education

Postgraduate in Supply Chain / Operations

Job description

Job Title

Manager - Inventory Management

Business Unit

Global Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Monitor plant-level inventory health and ensure accurate and real-time stock visibility.
• Ensure effective material planning and availability aligned with production requirements.
• Manage batch-wise inventory tracking and shelf life monitoring.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to excess inventory, expiries, and stock‑outs.

Inventory Optimization

• Optimize safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead times for RM/PM/WIP.
• Improve inventory turns while maintaining agreed service levels.
• Actively drive reduction of SLOB (Slow‑moving & Obsolete Inventory) through structured interventions.

Systems & Reporting

• Ensure high discipline in SAP/ERP transactions and data accuracy.
• Generate, validate, and analyze MIS reports for decision‑making.
• Support digitalization initiatives including automation, analytics, and dashboard development.

Governance & Control

• Maintain system hygiene through accurate master data and minimal manual interventions.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Drive end‑to‑end inventory control across plants.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Planning teams.
• Align inventory levels with production plans and procurement schedules to avoid disruptions.
• Support issue resolution related to material availability and inventory discrepancies.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Postgraduate in Supply Chain / Operations / or related field

Experience

Tenure: 10‑15 years of experience in inventory management or SCM Supply Planning/ Operations.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).