Manager, Site Logistics & Project Integration

Our client is a global injectables company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the USA, and is expanding rapidly into new markets. The company focuses on developing value-added sterile injectables that address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

By enhancing hospital workflows, reducing wastage of key resources, and improving operational efficiency, our client plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals. A robust and reliable supply chain further ensures consistent access to essential medications for patients worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Materials Management

• Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, handling, and internal material movement to ensure compliance with cGMP, DEA, and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain systems for inventory management, accuracy, and traceability, including raw materials, components, packaging, and finished goods.
• Ensure timely and compliant movement of materials to support production schedules and product release timelines.
• Collaborate with Quality and Compliance teams to maintain cGMP storage practices, support inspections, and ensure readiness.

Planning & Supply Coordination

• Lead the site’s production and materials planning processes to ensure timely availability of materials and resources to meet manufacturing demands.
• Manage and optimize the site’s Master Production Schedule (MPS), material requirement planning (MRP), and capacity planning tools.
• Coordinate with corporate Supply Chain and Procurement functions to align site planning with supplier performance and external manufacturing dependencies.

Project Management & Integration

• Serve as a site-level project manager for cross-functional initiatives including new product introductions (NPIs), facility readiness, equipment onboarding, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop project timelines, resource allocations, risk assessments, and stakeholder communication plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Support greenfield and expansion activities by coordinating logistics, materials, and equipment staging activities.

Systems & Process Development

• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and warehouse management systems to enable efficient and compliant operations.
• Develop and implement SOPs, training programs, and KPIs across warehouse and planning functions.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, waste reduction, and continuous improvement in site logistics operations.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in warehouse, planning, or project management roles within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, DEA requirements for controlled substances, and sterile manufacturing logistics.
• Proven experience implementing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and managing warehouse or supply chain digital tools.
• PMP certification or formal project management training strongly preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership and team-building abilities across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and planning systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High sense of ownership, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Commitment to compliance, quality, and patient-centered operations.