Pricing Manager

We are looking for a meticulous individual to oversee end-to-end demand planning and supply chain operations ensuring accurate forecasting, timely supply execution, and optimal inventory management to meet market demands and maximize sales efficiency.

Your role will be pivotal in driving supply chain performance, maintaining inventory levels, and facilitating seamless coordination between various stakeholders to uphold regulatory compliance and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the full in-house out-license and in-license demand planning process on SAP forecasting model including sales correction forecasting at individual SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) level, consensus forecast finalization, and release to supply planning team.

You will create and monitor the execution of supply plan in collaboration with India Demand Planner and supply planning team.

You will also follow up to prioritize and expedite stock dispatches from India to prevent sales losses. You will be responsible for placing orders on SAP.

You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of stock levels as per agreed-upon inventory norms including inventory deployment at both operational warehouses, identification of stock at risk of expiry, and initiatives to lower write-offs of stock.

You will be responsible for monitoring OTIF (On-Time and In-Full) order fulfillment with the third-party distributor in liaison with the sales team including monthly calculation of OTIF delivery and continuous performance reviews to improve service levels.

You will chair the local Sales and Operations Planning meeting and represent South Africa in the monthly Emerging Markets S&OP.

You will calculate and submit MIS (Management Information System) reports as input to the S&OP process.

You will ensure timely new product launches with adequate launch stock in collaboration with local and global teams.

You will be responsible for implementing new initiatives and projects to strengthen supply chain systems and processes in South Africa including SAP interfacing with third party distributor.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality norms in coordination with the local and global RA and QA teams including change of artwork (without disruption to supplies) and phase-in of variation approvals without any supply gaps or write-offs.

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Formal qualification in supply chain management; APICS certification would be an advantage.

Minimum work experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in demand / supply planning, inventory management, or Sales and Operations planning in a pharmaceutical or FMCG environment preferred.

Skills & attributes: Experience in working with SCM ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems particularly SAP Demand Planning, Sales and Distribution, and Material Management Modules (SAP training will be provided). Proven track record of driving new projects and initiatives in collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams. Knowledge of calculating and tracking performance through supply chain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) backorders, sales losses, forecast accuracy / error percentage (MAPE), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory value at risk, etc. Ability to work independently and communicate at all levels. Assertive and results driven. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and adherence to all compliance guidelines. Customer-focused and performance-driven. Entrepreneurial and innovative. Egalitarian and trusting. Flexible and adaptive.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered: At Dr. Reddy's, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, and life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.