Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Ambernath, India

Job Type: Full Time

Reporting: Site Director

About PolyPeptide Group:

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries ("PolyPeptide") is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide's shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.

OUR VALUES

Trust: We build and maintain trust in all our relationships - both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.

Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.

Excellence: We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing all supply chain activities at the API manufacturing site within a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). This role ensures reliable and efficient planning, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics to meet customer demand while complying with GMP and regulatory requirements.

The position operates in a multi-product, multi-client environment, requiring strong coordination across functions and high responsiveness to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning

• Develop and manage production plans aligned with customer demand, contracts, and capacity constraints

• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Engineering to ensure feasible and compliant schedules

• Optimize plant utilization while balancing lead times, batch sizes, and campaign strategies

• Manage S&OP process at plant level

2. Customer Supply Management on commercial products and generics

• Act as the main point of contact for customer order fulfillment and supply commitments

• Ensure high OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance

• Manage order prioritization, lead times, and delivery commitments

• Communicate proactively on risks, delays, and recovery plans

3. Purchasing

• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, solvents, and packaging materials through ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Ensure continuity of supply for critical GMP materials

• Maintain supplier master data and drive system-based performance tracking

• Collaborate with global/category procurement teams

4. Inventory Management

• Monitor and control inventory using ERP tools, ensuring real-time accuracy and traceability

• Optimize stock levels across raw materials, WIP, intermediates, and finished APIs

• Monitor shelf life, batch status, and obsolete stock

• Optimize working capital and inventory turns

5. Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics executed and tracked via ERP systems

• Ensure compliance with GDP, customs, and international shipping regulations

• Manage transport planning, import/export documentation, and delivery execution

6. ERP & Data Management

• Ensure effective use of ERP systems for planning, purchasing, inventory, and order management

• Maintain high-quality master data

• Ensure data accuracy and traceability across all supply chain processes

• Support system improvements and digitalization initiatives

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate closely with:

• Production / Operations

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Regulatory Affairs

• Project Management (for new products / tech transfers)

7. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure supply chain activities comply with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA)

• Maintain audit readiness (internal, customer, regulatory inspections)

• Identify and mitigate risks (e.g., supply shortages, capacity constraints, deviations)

8. Continuous Improvement

Drive initiatives to improve:

• Planning accuracy

• Service levels

• Inventory optimization

• Cost efficiency

9. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop planning, purchasing, and logistics teams

• Define KPIs and monitor performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business

• 10+ years' experience in supply chain in pharma, API, CDMO, or chemical industry

• Strong knowledge of API manufacturing processes

• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Experience in S&OP, planning and complex production environments

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Data-driven mindset (ERP-based decision-making)

• Ability to manage complexity in a multi-product / multi-client CDMO environment

• Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management and communication

• Leadership and team development

Why Join Us at PolyPeptide Group:

PolyPeptide Group offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of peptide-based therapeutics, a rapidly growing and innovative segment of the pharmaceutical industry. As a key member of PolyPeptide team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a company that is dedicated to the success of its clients and the advancement of peptide science. Join us and be part of a global organization that is shaping the future of life-saving therapies.