SCM Warehouse Head

About the Company

Biocon Biologics Limited, a subsidiary of Biocon Limited, is a fully integrated global biosimilars organization. It is leveraging cutting-edge science, innovative tech platforms and advanced research & development capabilities to lower treatment costs while improving healthcare outcomes. It has a strong research pipeline of biosimilar molecules across diabetes, oncology, immunology, and other non-communicable diseases. Six molecules from Biocon Biologics portfolio have been taken from lab to market in developed markets like United States, EU, Australia, Canada and Japan. With a team of ~ 4,800 people, Biocon Biologics is committed to transforming healthcare and transforming lives by enabling affordable access to millions of patients worldwide.

Requirement:

Education: Masters or Graduate/Degree Supply Chain operations or equivalent, MBA preferable

Knowledge: Sound understanding of Biopharmaceutical warehouse operations and GxP standards, with extensive experience in hosting regulatory audits. Understanding of inventory management principles and working knowledge of SAP, WMS and MES

systems.

Expereince: 15-20 Years

Roles and Responsibilities

Scope

This position is responsible for managing warehouse and dispatch

operations for all sites in Bangalore.

Leadership

This is a leadership position responsible to-

• manage a team of 70+ FTEs and ~70 contract workforce.
• drive productivity and ensure compliance in warehouse

operations.

• manage operations of 5 warehouses in Bangalore with

12000+pallet spaces

Decision-Making Authority

- Planning day to day activities and managing shifts

- Inventory management

- Resource planning and talent management

Budget Accountability Manage approved operational budget for warehouse

Key Relationships

• Supply chain (supply planning, inventory controller, logistics,

procurement)

• Manufacturing
• Commercial (sales and marketing)
• Quality Assurance
• Finance
• Program Management
• IT/BRM

Impact/Success

Measures

KPIs include:

• On time performance of receipt, dispensing and dispatch activities
• First time right
• Meet savings and ESG targets.
• Process Compliance
• Ensure regulatory audit readiness.
• Meet Talent development and retention targets.
• Enable new business requirements and productivity improvement

projects

Core Roles

• Establish best practices within warehouse commensurate with regulatory

and statutory guidelines.

• Manage day-to-day functioning of warehouse and ensure productivity

targets are met.

• Plan resource management and scheduling as per shift requirements and

manufacturing targets.

• Ensure adherence to CGMP and EHS norms as per established

procedures.

• Maintain an audit ready facility at all times.
• Maintain inventory hygiene and accuracy, minimize waste.
• Timely closure of QMS elements and CAPAs linked to warehouse

operations.

• Manage warehouse spend within approved budgets and meet defined

savings and sustainability targets.

• Manage stakeholder relations and enhance customer service levels.
• Align warehouse performance with organizational goals and vision.