Group Manager - Supply Chain
- India - Vizag
Role Summary
This role is responsible for leading Area-level SCM operations, ensuring efficient material handling, compliance, and team management.
The position also serves as a Digital SME for SAP, SCM, and ASRS, driving system optimization and data accuracy.
Additionally, the role requires capability to integrate with production scheduling and inventory planning functions, ensuring seamless coordination across supply chain processes and readiness to transition into planning roles.
Role Responsibilities
Digital SME
Act as Subject Matter Expert for SAP (MM/WM modules), WM systems, Master Data and ASRS operations.
Ensure system adherence, data integrity, and accurate transaction handling.
Lead digital initiatives, system improvements, and automation projects.
Support troubleshooting and optimization of system-driven workflows.
Transition to Planning Roles
Develop understanding of MRP, production scheduling, and inventory planning processes.
Support demand-supply alignment and inventory positioning.
Be prepared to transition into Production Planning or Inventory Planning roles.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with Production, QA, Procurement, and Engineering teams for seamless material flow.
Resolve operational challenges impacting supply chain efficiency.
Align warehouse operations with upstream and downstream planning requirements.
Team Leadership & People Management
Lead and manage warehouse teams including training, coaching, and performance management.
Build capability within team for multi-functional supply chain roles.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
GDP and GLP practices
Ensure Good laboratory Practices.
Ensure Good Documentation Practices as per ALCOA principles.
Ensure 5S practices in workplace.
Technical writing and document review.
Cultural Attributes
All Pfizer colleagues are expected to conduct themselves in line with the Pfizer Values; Courage, Equity, Excellence & Joy.
Statutory Obligations
All colleagues are expected to conduct themselves in line with relevant legislation pertaining to workplace health and safety, discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Environmental Health and Safety
Participate in and take responsibility for workplace environment, health and safety at the level required for this position, following the guidelines in the company Environmental, Health and Safety Management System Manual.
Warehouse Management activities
Planning and execution of day-to-day warehouse operations including receipt, storage, dispensing, and dispatch of materials.
Management of semi-finished and finished goods inventory.
Ensure material handling as per approved SOPs and procedures.
Maintain compliance with cGMP, Quality systems, and safety requirements.
Participate in internal and external regulatory inspections.
Ensure documentation compliance as per ALCOA principles.
Essential Requirements
Preferred Education/ Qualification
Graduate / Postgraduate in Pharmacy or Graduate/Postgraduate (Preferably Science).
Experience
Key preferred skills: SAP (mandatory) |Exposure to tools like Kinaxis, NGPS, Planning Tools (preferred)
Candidates from IT service companies (TCS, Capgemini, etc.) supporting SCM domains are also acceptable
Strong emphasis on: Data handling (Excel proficiency) & System/tool adaptability.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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Logistics & Supply Chain MgmtBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives
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Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
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Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
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The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
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Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.
With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability and accessibility of these life-saving medications, we play a pivotal role in reaching patients, healthcare professionals, and markets across the globe.
Our network of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategically located distribution centers, and streamlined logistics systems enables us to deliver Pfizer's medicines with utmost efficiency and reliability, making a tangible difference in patients' lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
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- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
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