Associate Director/ Director-JIT( Central Operations)

Associate Director/Director- JIT ( Central Operations)

About Truemeds

Truemeds is a pioneering, technology-driven telehealth and e-pharmacy platform redefining affordable healthcare access across India. Founded in 2019 by Akshat Nayyar and Dr. Kunal Wani, Truemeds empowers chronic patients to reduce their monthly medicine bills by up to 51% through high-quality generic substitutes sourced exclusively from the top 1% pharmaceutical manufacturers in India. Our vision is simple yet powerful- to make healthcare affordable and accessible for every Indian household. With our distinctive tagline, "Naam ki nahi, Kaam ki Medicine," we're driving a fundamental mindset shift in how India approaches healthcare. In August 2025, Truemeds closed an $85 million Series C funding round led by Accel and Peak XV Partners, with continued backing from West Bridge Capital and Info Edge Ventures

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly execution-driven JIT Supply Chain - Central Operations Lead er to manage centralized supply chain operations with a strong focus on Just-in-Time (JIT) supply planning, order flow optimization, and inventory efficiency.

This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, warehouses, vendors, and demand planning tea ms, enabling fast and reliable fulfilment while maintaining minimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in centralized supply chain operations, inventory planning, fulfilment operations, and cross-functional coordinati on, preferably in pharma, healthcare, e-commerce, FMCG.

Key Responsibilities

JIT Supply Chain Execution

• Drive end-to-end Just-in-Time (JIT) supply chain operati ons across centralized systems
• Ensure timely availability of products with minimal inventory holding
• Optimize order-to-fulfilment workfl ows to reduce delays and improve service levels
• Manage daily supply chain operations to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow

Central Operations Management

• Oversee centralized operational workflows across multiple warehouses or distribution centres
• Monitor and manage order allocation, replenishment cycles, and fulfilment timelines
• Ensure operational alignment between procurement, logistics, and warehouse tea
• Maintain high accuracy in order processing and inventory movement

Demand Planning & Inventory Optimization

• Collaborate with demand planning teams to align supply with forecasted demand
• Optimize inventory lev els, safety stock thresholds, and replenishment cycles
• Monitor stock availability and proactively address shortages or overstock risks
• Drive improvements in inventory turnover and working capital efficiency

Vendor & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate closely with procurement teams to ensure timely supplier deliveries
• Monitor supplier lead times and improve vendor responsiveness
• Support vendor scheduling aligned with JIT requirements
• Carefully navigate vendor margins and have a good eye for numbers

Technology & Data Utilization

• Ensure effective use of ERP/WMS syst ems for centralized operations
• Develop dashboards to track supply chain KPIs

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, logistics, finance, and planning teams
• Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration
• MBA in Operations / Supply Chain Managem ent preferred
• Certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, APICS, or C IPS preferred

Experience Requirements

• 4-6+ y ears in SCM Consulting Experience or JIT-based supply chain environments
• Experience in multi-location supply environments
• Prior experience in pharma, e-commerce, healthcare, FMCG, or manufactu ring preferred
• Hands on with number crunching, has a good understanding of margins in numbers