SCM Executive

Aliases: Warehouse Executive, Supply Chain Manager

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a SCM Executive is expected to perform include:

Monitoring operations of warehouses and supplies at storage locations and facilities
Assisting in negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers, verifying their capabilities and analysing their performance
Assisting in streamlining various functions of supply chain management
Providing analytical support for supply chain management
Co-ordinating with Manager and team members for efficient supply chain management
Ensuring regulatory compliance and exchange of information for licensing purposes
Maintaining reports and documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, BBA/B.Tech./B.Sc. in a related discipline
Certified training for SCM Executive (programme aligned to LFS/Q0610 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of supply chain management, operations and business
Well-versed in all the topics covered in the APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
Proficient in using database, spreadsheet, statistics and logistics software packages
Knowledge of working and use of ERP platforms
Proficient in using an integrated planning tool such as SAP SCM
Knowledge of legal and contracting procedures

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
On-the-job training

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges across science or business stream India
Colleges offering engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://iilschennai.com/ugbba.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Intern/Trainee → Assistant SCM Executive → SCM Executive → Senior SCM Executive → Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0-2 years of relevant experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Pharmaceutical units
Bio-pharmaceutical units

KEYWORDS

Warehouse Executive
Supply Chain Manager

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3323.0603	SCM Executive
ISCO 2008	3323	Buyers
NIC 2008	52109	Storage and warehousing n.e.c. [Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign trade zones]
QP Reference	LFS/Q0610	SCM Executive
NSQF	Level 4	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
3	https://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Reputed-Hospital-at-Hyderabad/jobs/Head-9deb0e420ef7e23e?q=Supply+Chain+Management+Pharma

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