Officer -PPIC

Alivus Life Sciences; Solapur; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Alivus Life Sciences is seeking a Production Planner with strong MRP expertise in SAP PP/MM and SAP HANA to manage materials for API production. The role requires ensuring data integrity, complying with cGMP, and coordinating with QC for timely material releases.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Science/Engineering and 1–3 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, or supply chain within the API industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and data integrity requirements.
• Run MRP cycles in the ERP system to calculate exact requirements for KSMs, raw chemicals, solvents, catalysts and primary packaging materials.
• Inventory optimization to maintain optimal levels and avoid stockouts of hazardous chemicals.
• Coordinate with QC to prioritize sampling, testing, and release of urgent raw materials and track finished API batch release dates.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP inside SAP PP/MM/SAP HANA for batch chemical processes.
• Maintain strict inventory control to optimize turnover and prevent overstocking hazardous chemicals.
• Collaborate with warehouse to manage storage capacities and prompt dispatch of finished drugs to clients (local or international).

Skills

MRP in SAP PP/MM

SAP HANA

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

SAP PP/MM

FEFO tracking

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Working knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and data integrity requirements.
• Run MRP cycles in the ERP system to calculate exact requirements for Key Starting Materials (KSMs), raw chemicals, Solvents, catalysts, and primary packaging materials (e.g., HDPE drums, poly bags).
• Inventory Optimization: Maintain strict control over inventory levels to achieve optimal inventory turnover, avoiding overstocking hazardous chemicals while preventing stock outs.
• Coordinate with QC to prioritize the sampling, testing, and release of urgent raw materials, and track the release dates of finished API batches.
• Work with the warehouse team to manage safe storage capacities for hazardous/volatile chemicals and ensure prompt dispatch of finished bulk drugs to international or local clients
• Advanced capability in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inside SAP PP/MM modules/SAP HANA for batch chemical processes.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking protocols like FEFO (First Expired, First Out) to manage degradation-prone raw chemicals.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain.

1 to 3 years of proven experience in production planning, inventory control, or supply chain management.(API industry)