Demand Planner - India

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the LE discussion with Marketing during the forecasting cycle in Kinaxis.
• Review system generated statistical forecast, evaluate weekly/monthly sales patterns, discuss with sales team and finalize next 12 months forecast for all SKUs in Kinaxis
• Ensure Sales OTIF levels by understanding/predicting demand and ensuring timely availability of stocks as per expected orders at CFAs.
• Master and Transactional data management in Kinaxis & SAP for Demand Planning and distribution.

Back-end coordination with supply planning:

• Clearly communicate market requirements to supply planner, understand production plan and ensure optimum stocks to service all expected orders.
• Ensure minimum back orders
• Understand technical challenges of product manufacturability (if any) and participate in resolving issues and ensure supplies.

Product life cycle management:

• Understand mega brands current trend, position in the market, line extensions and requirements flow to back end and coordinate with CFTs for timely implementation.

Logistics Planning:

• Coordinate with Logistics team and ensure smoothing functioning of the distribution tool for timely availability of stocks at CFAs
• Determine the modes of logistics (Air / FTL/ Surface) and ensure the product are dispatched as per that mode only in order to maximize freight savings without impacting availability

Inventory Management:

• Ensure inventory of Finished goods at GDC & CFAs are as per the norms
• Review buffer (Target stock level) at various supply chain nodes & transit times, maintain the same into SAP system.

Special Projects:

• Timely implementation of regulatory changes such as Artwork revision as per new D&C act, NLEM implementation. Evaluate Institution orders/ forecasting process for serviceability.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain – ideally within pharmaceutical sector
• Pharma/Engineering graduate. MBA degree is preferred
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory guidelines of Pharmaceuticals
• ERP Experience – SAP-S4 HANA and Kinaxis is must

Preferred Skills

• Good understanding of planning process, general business practice and inventory control
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel is a Must
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deliverables at the same time
• Good communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised 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, 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.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/