Job Description

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives: The primary objective of this position is to develop, implement and continuously improve a best-in-class supply chain organization for India Core Diagnostic Division. Responsible for managing end to end activities relating to supply chain management and operations including order processing. Responsible for supply planning of the division\xe2\x80\x99s products including finished goods inventory planning, warehousing requirements & other distribution requirements planning through the division distribution network. Will be responsible to drive Gross Margin Improvement by leading and executing projects that save on freight, distribution costs and ensuring no distressed inventory / SLOB. Additionally responsible to provide input to the Affiliate\xe2\x80\x99s Sales and Operations Planning activities, working with Area Forecasting, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance and others as required. The end result being improved new product introduction process, LIFR per norms, timely product delivery while continuing to reduce cost and obsolescence. Major Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and coordination for supply planning activities. Develop plans for supply planning across the division that meet the divisions\xe2\x80\x99 strategies and goals for product availability and costs.

• Provide input and support to the implementation of the integrated business processes around sales and operations planning, the Business Plan and LRP.

• Support the development and implementation of supply planning systems and processes.

• Manage the coordination and integration of data from multiple software systems to facility divisional reporting and planning activities.

• Lead Supply Planning activities in connections with product introductions and discontinuation to ensure smooth and effective program execution, minimizing obsolescence while ensuring product availability.

• People development & employee relations including training, performance management, career development and employee relations;
  
• Demand planning including S&OP review, inventory management; manage DIOH, scrap targets
  
• Logistics management including import and export, warehouse and/or 3PL management; freight costs

• Monitor and eliminate non-value added activities to reduce costs and cycle times.

• Be pro-active and direct in communicating opportunities, issues and requirements ensuring that management and senior staff are current on all critical matters, with a focus on resolution alternatives, recommendations and implementation planning, costs and benefits.

• Maintain and develop positive relationships with commercial affiliates, division headquarters, Operation, R&D and Finance to positively influence decision-making and improve performance.

• Ensure conformity to company and industry standards and best practices