Vice President - Supply Chain

Role Objective:

A key objective of this role is to deliver reliable, compliant and cost-efficient end-to-end supply of Biotech's sterile ophthalmic, orthopaedic and aesthetic products to surgeons, hospitals, distributors and partners in more than 110 countries - balancing service, inventory and cost while keeping patient safety and product quality first.

The role owns the global supply chain across Plan, Source and Deliver: demand planning, S&OP / IBP, master production and materials planning, global inventory policy, strategic procurement, logistics, distribution and customer OTIF, supported by supply chain systems and data.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science; MBA/Postgraduation and relevant professional certifications (APICS/ASCM/CIPS) preferred.

Experience Requirement:

- 15+ years of supply chain experience, including 5+ years in global/multi-regional leadership across planning, procurement, and logistics.

- Experience in regulated medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences; ophthalmic devices preferred.

- Strong expertise in global demand planning, executive S&OP/IBP, MPS, MRP/DRP, constraint-based planning and inventory optimization.

- Proficiency in procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation and supply risk management.

- Knowledge of logistics, 3PL, import/export, trade compliance, and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, GDP, UDI).

- Demonstrated impact on inventory days/turns, working capital, cost-to-serve, procurement savings and freight cost, supported by measurable results.

- Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP, advanced planning systems, WMS/TMS and supply chain digital tools; SAP S/4HANA experience preferred.

- Proven track record in improving OTIF, inventory optimization, and leading ERP/supply chain transformation.

- Experience leading senior management teams with accountability for multi-plant and multi-country operations.

- Experience in specialized supply models, including consignment, made-to-order and patient-specific products.

- Expertise in multi-country fulfilment across WOS, direct sales and distributor channels, including intercompany movements, inventory ownership, replenishment and partner governance.

- Experience in distribution network optimization, regional hub development, or M&A integration.

- Proven ability to manage supply chain disruptions and operations across emerging markets.

- Experience with batch/lot traceability, shelf-life management, slow-moving/obsolete inventory and market-specific availability for sterile or implantable products.

Role & Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Network Management:

- Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with business growth and expansion.

- Optimize supply chain networks, distribution infrastructure, service levels, costs, and lead times.

- Establish common supply chain governance, decision rights and operating reviews across manufacturing sites, WOS, regional hubs, direct sales and distributor markets.

Demand Planning & S&OP/IBP:

- Lead demand forecasting and executive integrated business planning across Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance, consolidating demand by market, vertical and product family.

- Ensure alignment of demand, supply, production and revenue plans while managing supply constraints and documenting risk, allocation and scenario decisions.

Production & Inventory Management:

- Own the master supply plan, MPS/MRP/DRP, materials availability and inventory policy in partnership with Manufacturing.

- Optimize global inventory, safety stock, replenishment, distribution planning and working capital, including visibility over WOS, consignment, slow-moving, near-expiry and obsolete inventory.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

- Lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, and procurement cost optimization.

- Ensure supplier performance, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and compliance with quality requirements.

Logistics & Distribution Management:

- Oversee global logistics, warehousing, 3PL operations, and import/export activities.

- Optimize distribution networks, freight costs, delivery timelines, customs/trade compliance and intercompany shipments across relevant markets.

Customer Service & Supply Fulfilment:

- Drive customer OTIF performance, order management, and timely product availability across markets.

- Manage differentiated fulfilment models for WOS entities, direct sales channels, third-party distributors, consignment and patient-specific products, including channel-specific service and stock governance.

Quality, Regulatory & Product Launch Readiness:

- Ensure supply chain compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, traceability, and distribution standards.

- Coordinate supply readiness for new product launches, market expansion, and product lifecycle changes.

- Maintain batch/lot traceability and distribution controls.

Digital Transformation & Risk Management:

- Apply AI-enabled forecasting, supply visibility and exception analytics where validated and appropriate for regulated operations.

- Lead ERP, advanced planning, automation, and supply chain digital transformation initiatives.

- Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk management and business continuity planning.

Financial & Operational Excellence:

- Manage supply chain budgets, operating costs, cost-to-serve, procurement and freight savings, inventory carrying cost and working capital optimization.

- Drive continuous improvement in service levels, productivity, efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.

- Define Finance-validated savings, inventory and service baselines and report agreed KPIs through regular management reviews.

Leadership & Sustainability:

- Lead global supply chain teams, develop leadership capabilities, and strengthen succession planning.

Functional Skills Required:

- Supply Chain is accountable for demand forecasting, IBP/S&OP leadership, master supply and materials planning, global inventory policies, sourcing, logistics/distribution and customer OTIF.

- Production planning interfaces, plant RM/PM storage, product launch readiness, quality events and OTIF require documented cross-functional RACI and escalation mechanisms.

Team Size to be Handled:

- General Managers at Sites and WOS.

Important Links:

- Website: https://biotechhealthcare.com/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotechhealthcare/

Biotech is an Equal Opportunity Organization promoting diversity while ensuring no discrimination on any ground, including gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, etc.