Material Scheduler India CMO Sites

GSK; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Mumbai is seeking a skilled Material Planner to manage requirement planning across the production horizon, ensuring material availability and optimal inventory for the External Supply India CMO network.

The role emphasizes data hygiene in ERP, supplier coordination, KPI-based performance reviews, and risk mitigation for stock-at-risk with a focus on timely scheduling and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Science or B.Pharm is the minimum requirement.
• Additional qualifications in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations are desirable.
• Solid understanding of material management and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute material requirements planning across the horizon for selected work centers.
• Maintain data hygiene in the ERP system and coordinate with External Supply supplier network.
• Monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs and perform audits.
• Identify and mitigate stock-at-risk and coordinate material transfers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet demand and supply objectives.

Skills

Excel

Business Acumen

Contract Management

Influencing Without Authority

Interactive Storytelling

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Project Management

Sourcing Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Education

Graduate in Science

B. Pharm

Commerce/Business/Logistics qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

• Execute material requirements planning across the full manufacturing resource planning horizon for selected work centers within the External Supply India CMO network, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and effectively managing slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Maintain strong data hygiene in the ERP system and act as the primary contact point for the External Supply supplier network.

• Drive the performance management process for scheduling activities to support consistent execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities`

Material Planning and Availability

• Maintain accurate incoming delivery data to support planned production and reliable system visibility.
• Ensure material availability in line with approved material schedule requirements.
• Execute weekly incoming delivery schedules to supply components required for the Production Fixed Frequency Repeating Schedule (FFRS).

Data Accuracy and Performance Management

• Monitor, maintain, and ensure accuracy of all supply-critical fields in material-related data systems.
• Measure supplier performance through defined KPIs and structured performance management processes.
• Conduct management monitoring audits for External Supply Scheduling.

Inventory and Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate stock-at-risk, working with key support functions to process inventory write-off requests where required.
• Manage inventory accountability, raise Stock Adjustment Notes (SAN) for raw and packaging materials, support SLOB targets, and coordinate material transfer processes.

Supplier and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the primary contact for suppliers to share forward forecasts, purchase orders, and scheduling-related communications.
• Serve as the key operational planning interface with functional teams to meet demand and supply objectives, resolve operational issues, and deliver in-scope materials to receiving sites.

Preferred Educational/Professional Background

• Minimum qualification: Graduate in Science or B. Pharm.
• Additional qualification in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Demand Management, Supply Management, or Operations Management is desirable.
• Good understanding of material management, scheduling, supply chain processes, and ERP systems.
• Broad knowledge of planning and scheduling principles and practices, gained through relevant experience or formal qualification.

Other Job-Related Skills/Background

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including the ability to analyze, manage, and present data effectively.
• Strong numerical ability with sound knowledge of planning and scheduling systems.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills to support timely execution of planning activities.
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and convert it into realistic, achievable plans.
• Clear and effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
• Agility and adaptability to respond effectively to changing supply and scheduling priorities.

Strong organizational skills to manage priorities, documentation, and follow-ups in a structured manner.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Contract Management
• Influencing Without Authority
• Interactive Storytelling
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Sourcing Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.