Group Manager - Supply Chain

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Pfizer

Visakhapatnam Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 5 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

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

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt