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Biocon Biologics is a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, an innovation led global biopharmaceuticals company. Biocon Biologics is engaged in developing high quality, affordable biosimilars that can expand access to a cutting-edge class of therapies to patients globally. It is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated ‘pure play’ biosimilars organization in the world and aspires to transform patient lives through innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions. The Company has a large portfolio of biosimilars under global clinical development with three of these commercialized in at least one of the developed markets of EU, U.S. and Japan. Biocon Biologics has a product pipeline of 28 molecules, including 11 with Mylan, several with Sandoz and is developing many independently. Biocon Biologics believes that strong partnerships offer enormous opportunities to co-create the future of healthcare, building a patient ecosystem beyond the product, which can transform millions of lives.

https://www.bioconbiologics.com

Education:

Additionally, should be qualified on SC Analytics through the SC Analytics tools

Experience:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Critical Role in Supply Planning: Play a pivotal role in our supply planning process. Your in-depth analysis and insights will be essential for making key decisions that impact the entire supply chain. The complexity and importance of this work necessitate a higher level of expertise and experience.
• Interaction with Senior Stakeholders: Regularly interact and coordinate with senior leaders from various teams. Facilitate discussions and help reach agreements on supply planning strategies. This level of interaction requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Perform critical analysis to enable the organization to make data-driven decisions. Your ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights is crucial for our strategic planning and operational efficiency.
• Influence Without Direct Authority: Influence decisions and drive consensus without having direct authority. This requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to see the big picture, and the capability to delve into details when necessary.
• Communication and Analytical Skills: Effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders. Analyze data and provide strategic recommendations essential for the success of our supply planning initiatives.
• Expertise in SAP IBP: Utilize your expertise in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to develop and implement supply chain strategies. Your proficiency in SAP IBP will be crucial for optimizing our planning processes and ensuring efficient operations.

OVERALL, JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation of an optimized E2E global supply plan for mAbs and/or Insulins, each month, for the medium- and/or long-term horizon.
• The global supply plan must ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished goods products to customers, using a minimum amount of inventory to maximize efficiency targets, minimize working capital costs and conserve cash by managing stock levels.
• The role will also manage key risks and opportunities associated with demand variation as well as capacity and material constraints. The role will also provide input into longer-term capacity investment and sourcing decisions.

Long Range Planning & Strategy Planning:

• Key Leader in Global SC Planning for LRP activities.
• Collate and prepare the Global Long-Range Planning & Strategy Planning with support from Global SC Planning S&OP team, Global SC Asset Planning team, Global External Manufacturing team| Manufacturing| Quality| Program Management| Procurement| Corporate strategy | Finance | Commercial.
• Own & Lead requisite analytical data of past trends, forward plans to support LRP process
• Provide Capacity gaps and proposal for capacity enhancements/ additions via in house sites and/or via External manufacturing sites
• Presenting the final version of Strat Supply Plan to Leadership in Global SCM & Operations
• Fortnightly review and publishing of Strat plan and Budget vs Current tracking on action items to meet the plan, driving the cross functional forum to track and deliver on plan.

Supply Chain Technology and Automation

• Key owner of IBP Planning tool with its improvements and maintenance as part of IBP Centre of Excellence within SC planning team.
• Identifies opportunities for implementing IT & Automation in Supply Chain processes and processes improving Supply Chain Visibility