Specialist - Supply Management B2B

Sandoz; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz in India seeks a Supply Management Specialist to strengthen planning data, coordinate supply-demand activities and enable effective decision-making. The role emphasizes execution excellence, timely issue escalation, and close collaboration with planning and logistics teams.

You will drive data integrity and support planning processes across the supply chain with attention to accuracy and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Structured, process-driven execution.
• Coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
• Problem identification and escalation capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute supply planning routines in alignment with defined processes and timelines.
• Support short- and mid-term supply plan execution based on inputs from planning systems and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with planners to implement planning decisions.
• Maintain adherence to planning cycles and governance standards.
• Monitor KPIs and identify gaps or delays; escalate as needed.

Skills

Supply Chain

Data accuracy

Planning & execution

Stakeholder comms

Issue escalation

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Supply Management Specialist supports supply planning and execution by ensuring accurate planning data, coordinating supply-demand activities, and enabling effective decision-making. The role focuses on execution excellence, timely issue identification, and structured escalation while supporting the broader planning process

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Supply Management Specialist supports supply planning and execution by ensuring accurate planning data, coordinating supply-demand activities, and enabling effective decision-making. The role focuses on execution excellence, timely issue identification, and structured escalation while supporting the broader planning process.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Planning & Execution Support

• Execute supply planning routines in alignment with defined processes and timelines
• Support short- and mid-term supply plan execution based on input from planning systems and stakeholders
• Coordinate with planners to support implementation of planning decisions

Maintain adherence to planning cycles and governance standards

2. Supply-Demand Balancing & Order Management

• Coordinate supply and demand alignment activities based on defined planning inputs
• Execute order management activities, including order creation, confirmation, and follow-up
• Monitor order fulfilment and identify gaps or delays
• Support rebalancing activities based on planner guidance

3. Data Integrity & System Maintenance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data in planning systems
• Monitor data quality and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Execute system updates related to supply parameters and transactional data
• Support system-related activities including data validation and correction

4. KPI Tracking & Issue Escalation

• Monitor key operational KPIs (e.g., service level, stock levels, order fulfilment)
• Escalate supply risks, data issues, and execution gaps to relevant stakeholders
• Support root-cause identification for recurring issues

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., demand planning, logistics, manufacturing)
• Ensure timely information flow to support planning and execution activities
• Support alignment across functions on supply-related topics
• Facilitate communication on supply constraints and operational updates

What you will bring to the role:

Essential Requirement:

• 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Structured and process-driven execution
• Basic understanding of supply chain and planning processes
• Coordination and stakeholder communication skills
• Problem identification and escalation capability

Skills Desired

Bom (Bill Of Materials), Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning, Change Control, Efficiency, Erp Systems, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Master Data, Material Requirements Planning (Mrp), Order Management, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Scheduler, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Management