Supply Chain - Distribution and Logistics Role

Biocon Biologics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon Biologics in Bengaluru is seeking a strategic leader for logistics operations. The role involves end-to-end ownership of distribution, compliance with regulations, and driving cost optimization.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in logistics network design and strong leadership capabilities while ensuring seamless order-to-delivery execution and fostering a high-performance team culture.

This position plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to the organization's mission in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ownership of distribution and logistics operations.
• Ensure seamless execution of order-to-delivery cycle.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, SLAs, GDP, and compliance standards.
• Optimize distribution network for cost and responsiveness.
• Monitor receivables and drive timely collection.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead new product launch readiness including distribution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, QA, and finance teams.

Skills

Expertise in Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics network design

Strong knowledge of GxP, GDP, FDA and regulatory compliance in pharma supply chains

Inventory planning and working capital optimization

Financial acumen in logistics cost management

Digital and analytics orientation (WMS, SAP, Power BI)

Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills

Leadership capability in building high-performance teams

Strong audit readiness mindset

Job description

At Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives and we do this by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient centricity and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have proven end to end expertise in the field of biosimilars, from its development, manufacturing, clinical development, regulatory approvals to commercialization. We have a long-term commitment to bring high quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe.

Role Summary

Provide strategic leadership and end-to-end ownership of distribution, warehousing, and logistics operations across multiple sites (CFA / warehouses), ensuring service excellence, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and scalable operational efficiency aligned with business growth.

• Lead and govern end-to-end distribution and logistics operations across all channels.
• Ensure seamless execution of order-to-delivery cycle (billing, dispatch, customer servicing).
• Drive adherence to SOPs, SLAs, GDP, and compliance standards.
• Ensure optimal inventory availability across CFA locations aligned to demand plans.
• Drive inventory health (availability, ageing, slow/non-moving stock).
• Optimize distribution network for cost, service, and responsiveness.

Financial & Credit Control

• Monitor receivables and drive timely collection in alignment with business targets.
• Ensure coordination with commercial and finance teams to manage credit exposure.
• Drive cost optimization in logistics and warehousing operations.

Operational Excellence

• Review operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage digital tools, analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Drive standardization under One Warehouse concept.

Project & Transformation Management

• Lead new product launch readiness including distribution and compliance.
• Execute strategic initiatives like automation and warehouse expansion.
• Drive cross-functional SCM transformation projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Finance, and Sales teams.
• Ensure timely and compliant deliveries to customers and partners.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and mentor high-performing teams.
• Drive a culture of ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Enhance digital and audit readiness capability.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Drive audit readiness and aim for zero critical observations.
• Maintain robust documentation and SOP adherence.

Key Skill Requirements

• Expertise in Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics network design
• Strong knowledge of GxP, GDP, FDA and regulatory compliance in pharma supply chains
• Inventory planning, working capital optimization, and network efficiency
• Financial acumen in logistics cost management, budgeting, and credit control
• Digital and analytics orientation (WMS, SAP, Power BI, automation tools)
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership capability in building high-performance teams and driving culture change
• Strong audit readiness mindset with focus on zero-compliance deviations