Supply Chain Manager - Life Science

Aliases: Warehouse Manager

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Supply Chain Manager - Life Science is expected to perform include:

Negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers
Monitoring and maintaining full supplies at storage locations and facilities
Identifying suppliers, verifying their capabilities and analysing their performance
Providing analytical support for supply chain management
Managing, co-ordinating and interacting with people from across supply chain function
Ensuring regulatory compliance and exchange of information

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, B.Tech/B.Pharma/graduate in any field/B.Com.
Certified training for Supply Chain Manager - Life Science (programme aligned to LFS/Q0611 released by Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of available contracts, tariffs and governments import/export regulation policy
Knowledge of best practices followed in supply chain management
Well-versed in the concept of supply chain and their application
Knowledge of the manufacturing equipment and process
Proficient in understanding GMP requirements of vendors

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

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

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Pharma or engineering colleges across India
Commerce colleges 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://www.ictmumbai.edu.in/uploaded_files/B.Pharm_all_Sem.Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → SCM Executive → Senior SCM Executive → Supply Chain Manager - Life Science → Senior Supply Chain Manager → Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 5-6 years of relevant experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Pharmaceutical units
Bio-pharmaceutical units

KEYWORDS

Warehousing Manager
Supply Chain Manager

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1324.0104	Supply Chain Manager - Life Science
ISCO 2008	1324	Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
NIC 2008	52109	Storage and warehousing n.e.c.
QP Reference	LFS/Q0611	Supply Chain Manager - Life Science
NSQF	Level 6	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
2	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-1.pdf
3	https://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Reputed-Hospital-at-Hyderabad/jobs/Purchase-Manager-9763de727716ff17?q=Supply+Chain+Manager+Pharma

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