Vice President Supply Chain

Biotech Vision Care; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotech Vision Care seeks a Senior Global Supply Chain Leader to drive end-to-end supply of sterile ophthalmic, orthopedic, and aesthetic products across more than 110 countries. You will own demand planning, master planning, procurement and logistics, balancing service, inventory and cost while ensuring patient safety and quality.

You will lead multi-country operations, implement ERP/digital transformations, and optimize networks, inventory, and working capital with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 15+ years of supply chain experience with 5+ years in global leadership.
• Experience in regulated medical devices/pharma/life sciences; ophthalmic devices preferred.
• Strong expertise in demand planning, S&OP/IBP, MPS/MRP/DRP and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation and risk management.
• Knowledge of logistics, 3PL, import/export, trade compliance and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, GDP, UDI).
• Experience with batch/lot traceability, shelf-life, obsolete inventory and regional availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with growth.
• Optimize networks, service levels, costs and lead times.
• Establish governance across sites, hubs, direct sales and distributors.
• Lead demand forecasting and integrated business planning across functions.
• Own master supply plan, MPS/MRP/DRP and material availability.
• Lead procurement, supplier development and cost optimization.
• Oversee global logistics, warehousing and import/export activities.
• Drive OTIF performance and differentiated fulfilment models.
• Ensure quality, regulatory compliance and product launch readiness.
• Lead ERP/digital transformation and risk management.

Skills

Global supply chain

Demand forecasting

S&OP/IBP leadership

Master planning (MPS/MRP/DRP)

Inventory optimization

Procurement & supplier mgmt

Logistics & 3PL

ERP / SAP / S4HANA

WMS / TMS

Cross-country leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in supply chain/Engineering/Pharma/Science

MBA or relevant certifications (APICS/ASCM/CIPS)

Tools

SAP/ERP

SAP S/4HANA

WMS/TMS

Job description

Role Objective:

A key objective of this role is to deliver reliable, compliant and cost-efficient end-to-end supply of Biotech's sterile ophthalmic, orthopaedic and aesthetic products to surgeons, hospitals, distributors and partners in more than 110 countries balancing service, inventory and cost while keeping patient safety and product quality first.

The role owns the global supply chain across Plan, Source and Deliver: demand planning, S&OP / IBP, master production and materials planning, global inventory policy, strategic procurement, logistics, distribution and customer OTIF, supported by supply chain systems and data.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science; MBA/Postgraduation and relevant professional certifications (APICS/ASCM/CIPS) preferred.

Experience Requirement:

• 15+ years of supply chain experience, including 5+ years in global/multi-regional leadership across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Experience in regulated medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences; ophthalmic devices preferred.
• Strong expertise in global demand planning, executive S&OP/IBP, MPS, MRP/DRP, constraint-based planning and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation and supply risk management.
• Knowledge of logistics, 3PL, import/export, trade compliance, and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, GDP, UDI).
• Demonstrated impact on inventory days/turns, working capital, cost-to-serve, procurement savings and freight cost, supported by measurable results.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP, advanced planning systems, WMS/TMS and supply chain digital tools; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.
• Proven track record in improving OTIF, inventory optimization, and leading ERP/supply chain transformation.
• Experience leading senior management teams with accountability for multi-plant and multi-country operations.
• Experience in specialized supply models, including consignment, made-to-order and patient-specific products.
• Expertise in multi-country fulfilment across WOS, direct sales and distributor channels, including intercompany movements, inventory ownership, replenishment and partner governance.
• Experience in distribution network optimization, regional hub development, or M&A integration.
• Proven ability to manage supply chain disruptions and operations across emerging markets.
• Experience with batch/lot traceability, shelf-life management, slow-moving/obsolete inventory and market-specific availability for sterile or implantable products.

Role & Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Network Management

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with business growth and expansion.
• Optimize supply chain networks, distribution infrastructure, service levels, costs, and lead times.
• Establish common supply chain governance, decision rights and operating reviews across manufacturing sites, WOS, regional hubs, direct sales and distributor markets.

Demand Planning & S&OP/IBP

• Lead demand forecasting and executive integrated business planning across Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance, consolidating demand by market, vertical and product family.
• Ensure alignment of demand, supply, production and revenue plans while managing supply constraints and documenting risk, allocation and scenario decisions.

Production & Inventory Management

• Own the master supply plan, MPS/MRP/DRP, materials availability and inventory policy in partnership with Manufacturing.
• Optimize global inventory, safety stock, replenishment, distribution planning and working capital, including visibility over WOS, consignment, slow-moving, near-expiry and obsolete inventory.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, and procurement cost optimization.
• Ensure supplier performance, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and compliance with quality requirements.

Logistics & Distribution Management

• Oversee global logistics, warehousing, 3PL operations, and import/export activities.
• Optimize distribution networks, freight costs, delivery timelines, customs/trade compliance and intercompany shipments across relevant markets.

Customer Service & Supply Fulfilment

• Drive customer OTIF performance, order management, and timely product availability across markets.
• Manage differentiated fulfilment models for WOS entities, direct sales channels, third-party distributors, consignment and patient-specific products, including channel-specific service and stock governance.

Quality, Regulatory & Product Launch Readiness

• Ensure supply chain compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, traceability, and distribution standards.
• Coordinate supply readiness for new product launches, market expansion, and product lifecycle changes.
• Maintain batch/lot traceability and distribution controls.

Digital Transformation & Risk Management

• Apply AI-enabled forecasting, supply visibility and exception analytics where validated and appropriate for regulated operations.
• Lead ERP, advanced planning, automation, and supply chain digital transformation initiatives.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk management and business continuity planning.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Manage supply chain budgets, operating costs, cost-to-serve, procurement and freight savings, inventory carrying cost and working capital optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in service levels, productivity, efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.
• Define Finance-validated savings, inventory and service baselines and report agreed KPIs through regular management reviews.

Leadership & Sustainability

• Lead global supply chain teams, develop leadership capabilities, and strengthen succession planning.

Functional Skills Required:

• Supply Chain is accountable for demand forecasting, IBP/S&OP leadership, master supply and materials planning, global inventory policies, sourcing, logistics/distribution and customer OTIF.
• Production planning interfaces, plant RM/PM storage, product launch readiness, quality events and OTIF require documented cross-functional RACI and escalation mechanisms.

Team Size to be Handled:

• General Managers at Sites and WOS.

Important Links

Website: https://biotechhealthcare.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotechhealthcare/

Biotech is an Equal Opportunity Organization promoting diversity while ensuring no discrimination on any ground, including gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, etc.