Supply Planner

At Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Dr. Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background. 

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Supply Planner to support our North America planning team. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of finished goods from manufacturing through packaging and distribution. You will be responsible for managing supply planning activities for externally manufactured and over-the-counter (OTC) products, coordinating with internal teams, co-packers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure product availability and service levels are met.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Supply Planning:
  •    Maintain optimized target stock levels for assigned products to ensure service continuity and minimize excess inventory.
  •    Analyze weekly and monthly demand using order and forecast data to adjust packing plans accordingly.
  •    Review monthly supply gaps and provide accurate commitments for Lead Time Estimations (LE)
• Co-Packer & Manufacturing Coordination:
  •    Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure all prerequisites are met for product packaging at co-packer facilities.
  •    Manage co-packer operations to ensure timely creation, review, and release of finished goods batch documents.
  •    Create batches for US external manufacturing products and manage Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) and material consumption for all US external manufactured and OTC products.
•   Logistics & Distribution:
  •    Liaise with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and co-packers to ensure timely delivery of released finished goods.
  •    Ensure timely availability of finished goods at 3PL facilities for order processing.
  •    Generate Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) and follow up with 3PLs for material availability, resolving any technical issues.
  •    Execute Emerson Warehouse transactions manually due to lack of EDI integration.
• Data Management & Reporting:
  •    Prepare and maintain various reports including:
  •    Back-order shells
  •    Bulk report shells
  •    Bulk in-transit reports
  •    New product tracker
  •    Other reports required by OTC Supply Planning
  •    Resolve variances between UPS and DRL systems for OTC products and conduct monthly reconciliation for multiple co-packers.
  •    Set up product information for new products and maintain accurate data across DRL and UPS systems.
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Educational qualification:  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum work experience: 3-7 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain functions; experience in the pharmaceutical or generics industry is preferred.

Skills & attributes:

•    Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel. Kinaxis as well.
•    Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills:
•    APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.
•    Proficiency in advanced planning systems (KINAXIS preferred).
•    Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and external manufacturing operations.
•    Experience working with co-packers and third-party logistics providers.
•    Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment; familiarity with Indian business culture and cross-border collaboration is highly desirable.
 

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.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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