Manager, Sup Chain Mg
Date: Sep 16, 2025
Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
Company: Apotex
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
For more information visit: www.apotex.com.
Job Summary
- Regular review of materials inventory for expiring material, and determine re-tests.
- Responsible for the effective and timely execution of the material planning & production, lab scheduling .
- Creation of Production and Lab Scheduling, MRP Controllers, Logistics personnel, and Procurement personnel within their area and at other sites of the plant . where synergies and common issues exist to obtain best value for the organization.
- This Supply Chain Managerposition will lead and direct all facets of supply chain management including, but not limited to, purchasing, logistics, stock levels, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, and financial costing for materials support to the distribution and manufacturing business.
Job Responsibilities
- Overall accountability to ensure and maintain RM readiness to execute monthly manufacturing plans including liaising with procurement
- Responsible for lab scheduling to get, Prodction schedule execution, FG releases on time and meet supply commmitments.
- Handling of Change control, Deviation, and CAPA through QMS Trackwise.
- Well known with SAP/ERP/S4 HANA softwares
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Maintain open / continuous communication with documentation, production, validation, warehousing, NPL, purchasing, quality assurance, laboratory and packaging staff to support activities on the production floor.
- Managing Inventory levels to minimize production risk while maximizing inventory turns.
- Identifying and driving adoption of Key Performance Indicators as they apply to Supply Chain success, as well as providing input to KPIs as they apply to Manufacturing success.
- Management of supplier relationships and development of partnerships to ensure efficient use of resources and effective material and component supply practices
- Monitoring open Purchase Orders and Stock Status reports and expediting order fulfillment to ensure on time delivery
- Leading the internal initiative to implement and maintain an effective and accurate physical inventory system, including ERP transaction accuracy, physical inventory events, and cycle counting as appropriate
- The key objectives of this role are to develop and lead proper execution of planning strategies in addition to overseeing activities of the Supply Chain Planning Team and directing the Planners to reach optimal operational efficiencies. This candidate must possess excellent information analytic skills.
- Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Manage the warehouse function including receiving of raw materials, shipping of finished goods, and organizing of both in the warehouse area.
- Participates in existing and new product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches.
- Establishes annual goals and objectives, (including stretch targets) in coordination with company objectives, and Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work closely with the Purchasing Manager and the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager to achieve optimal inventory levels, and ultimately improve customer service/satisfaction level.
- omplete quotes and find sources for improved products, lower cost and faster delivery.
- Incorporate new products or product improvements into the manufacturing forecasts and master production schedules.
- Develop statistical models for predictive analytics as well as historical trending.
- Develop an executable master production schedule in accordance with shelf life and inventory guidelines.
- Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
- Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, Passion; Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values.
- Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
- Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education
- Minimum Bachelor Degree holder in Science or Pharmacy.
- Experience
- 5 to 10 years of experience in GMP Regulated Pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess sound knowledge in Manufacturing scheduling.
- Should possess excellent communication skills (Verbal and written).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Right attitude and work temperament
- MS office (word, excel and Powerpoint presentation)
- Hands-on experience in Trackwise application, SAP, Livelink etc.
- Strives to drive projects related to Quality Systems effectively.
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.