Product Supply Planning Manager

Azurity Pharmaceuticals; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Product Supply Planning Manager to own the end-to-end supply plan for CMOs, coordinating across departments to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical medications. You will guide monthly plans, issue POs, monitor deliveries, and drive inventory accuracy while collaborating with manufacturing and distribution teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in pharmaceutical E2E planning, strong analytics, and experience with CMOs across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in end-to-end planning in the pharmaceutical industry with CMOs in an international environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication.
• Proven collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the supply plan for CMOs on a monthly basis, considering inventory and open orders to stakeholders.
• Issue Purchase Orders and forecasts to CMOs and monitor deliveries against requested dates.
• Proactively manage supply constraints to minimize business impact.
• Provide accurate supply planning parameters and purchasing conditions for all SKUs; act as Master Data expert.
• Set and maintain all required Master Data and ensure its integrity.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Oversee launch of new products ensuring timely supply, regulatory compliance, and coordination with manufacturing and distribution.
• Propose stock holding levels based on key planning parameters and end-to-end processes.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and minimize discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills & problem-solving

Communication abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Adaptability / quick learner

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

APICS CSCP/CPIM

Job description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

About The Role

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. Our Supply Chain team is growing, and we are looking to strengthen it with a passionate and driven team member. If you are eager to be part of a dynamic, global, and fast-growing organization—where a positive mindset, personal development, and making a meaningful impact on people’s health are valued, we could be the perfect match. As Product Supply Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end supply plan for our Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), collaborate across departments, and play an active role in shaping the future of our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the supply plan for CMOs on a monthly basis, considering inventory and open orders (firmed and planned), to identify and communicate status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Based on the supply plan, issue Purchase Orders and forecasts to CMOs, and monitor deliveries of purchase orders against requested dates.
• Proactively manage supply constraints to minimize business impact.
• Provide accurate and complete supply planning parameters and purchasing conditions for all SKUs; act as the Expert User for key planning Master Data.
• Set and maintain all required Master Data and ensure its integrity and correctness.
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Oversee the successful launch of new products into the market, ensuring timely supply, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with manufacturing and distribution teams.
• Propose stock holding levels within the supply chain through a detailed understanding of key planning parameters and the E2E process (safety stock, lead times, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives), in line with Working Capital targets.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations, ensure inventory accuracy, and minimize discrepancies.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in end-to-end (E2E) planning within the pharmaceutical industry, including direct interaction with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) in an international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• Proven track record of effective collaboration with both internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Quick learner with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems; functional knowledge is an advantage.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain qualification.
• Experience supporting new product introductions/launches in a regulated (GMP) pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience working across multiple time zones with global CMO networks.

By applying for this role, you confirm that you are mentally and physically capable of fulfilling the job responsibilities detailed in the job description without any restrictions. If you have any concerns or even the slightest disability that may affect your ability to perform the job, please inform HR in advance.