Primary & Secondary Distribution & Warehousing – Lead

Company Overview

We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines, dedicated to meeting patients’ needs and enhancing our performance. With a network of over 20 contract manufacturing sites, we delivered 180 million packs of medicines and 4.5 billion units in 2024, contributing positively to global health. Our innovative supply chain plays a crucial role in our operations, ensuring that we bring our innovations to patients as swiftly, efficiently, and effectively as possible. We embrace the advancements in technology to transform our manufacturing processes, focusing on smart manufacturing technologies such as robotics, digital solutions, and artificial intelligence.

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and optimize distribution and warehousing operations in India. The successful candidate will ensure efficient movement of products across the supply chain while adhering to safety and quality standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders is essential to deliver exceptional service and cost-effective solutions. We seek proactive, detail-oriented candidates who are passionate about driving continuous improvement in logistics and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary and secondary distribution operations to ensure timely delivery and high service levels.
• Manage warehousing activities, including inventory control, storage optimization, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with supply chain planning teams to align distribution strategies with demand forecasts.
• Partner with third-party logistics providers to ensure performance meets agreed service levels and cost targets.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations, including import/export processes.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in distribution, warehousing, or logistics management.
  • Proven experience managing third-party logistics providers and transportation budgets.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Logistics.
  • Experience with international trade compliance and import/export regulations.
  • Expertise in transportation network modeling and optimization.
  • Strong negotiation skills for vendor and contract management.
  • Familiarity with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical skills, particularly in data analysis to enhance decision-making.
• Knowledge of automation technologies in logistics and warehousing.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in distribution, warehousing, or logistics management is required.

Environment

• The typical work setting will be in an office environment with frequent visits to warehouse and distribution sites.

Salary

• Salary information is not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Potential career advancement opportunities within the company in various supply chain management roles.

Benefits

• Benefits information is not specified.