Major Job Responsibilities of a Supply Chain Professional

 

Pharmaceutical supply chain is a crucial department in pharmaceutical industry. This department is responsible for smooth supply of  materials. The major responsibilities of a supply chain professional mentioned below -

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
• Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analyzing performance.
• Manage and minimize the risks (for example operational or reputational) that could affect or interrupt the supply chain.
• Consider the environmental impact of the supply chain in order to meet sustainability targets.
• Develop, implement, and sustain a production planning system to ensure on time in full delivery to our customers.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
• Management of supplier relationships and development of partnerships to ensure efficient use of resources and effective material and component supply practices.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Schedule and execute periodic evaluations to ensure vendors are adhering to pricing contracts and agreements.
• Improve productivity, efficiency and reduce costs while securing high quality material for the company     using our different capabilities through analyzing supply chain data and performance, Maintaining inventory.
• Develop and monitor a company’s supply chain strategy
• Oversee and manage every stage of the production flow, from purchasing the raw materials to the delivery of the final product.

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