Opening for Assistant Distribution Manager in Zoetis
Post: Assistant Distribution Manager
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Job Description
Strategy & Policy
- Execute strategy and policy for all India distribution planning process and solution.
- Analyze SKU wise, location wise ABC analysis and establish CFA wise inventory norms.
- Co-ordinate and improve the distribution planning process to ensure despatch plans are frequent, timely, and accurate to meet defined inventory and service levels.
- Continuously evaluate the technology trends to adopt relevant distribution planning tools to improve planning effectiveness.
- Continuously evaluate new modes/ methods of transportation with to view to optimise distribution costs.
- Assist Commercial Head in developing annual budget.
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Operational
- Set inventory and distribution norms for warehouse and CFA's in line with the supply chain strategy and to meet defined service levels in consultation with Sales.
- Drive continuous replenishment system for "A" class SKUs.
- Systematic analysis of abnormal demand coming from different divisions
- Develop an effective order entry and fulfillment process along with sales and manufacturing functions.
- Define norms for transporters to ensure that transportation costs and transit losses are minimized.
- Collect and analyze stock and sales information to ensure that distribution plans are effective.
- Prepare status reports on compliance for inventory and distribution norms.
- Enforce compliance on primary and secondary operations on pre-defined distribution and inventory norms.
- To improve the quality of warehouse infrastructure
- Analyze resolution of distribution issue
- Handling and issue related with CFA and resolve the issue within 24 hours.
People
- Identify product availability issue and work with demand manager, PGS and product manager and BU.
- Coordination with demand planner and PGS for continuous product supply.
- Net working between hub, CFA and production site
- Increase customer focus and awareness of customer needs at all customer-facing functions.
- Demonstrate and promote Zoetis global value system across all interactions
Education/Qualifications
Essential: Should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
Desirable:, Should possess a management diploma in operations from a reputed business school.
Work Experience [Please indicate relevant total work experience in any specific role]
Should possess at least 5-7 years of experience in distribution, with at least 3 out of those years working in a planning function.
Skills & Competencies [Please indicate any special skills & attributes required to succeed in this role]
Special Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical sector.
- Knowledge of distribution planning tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of relevant IT systems
Key Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Concern for Quality
- Planning & Prioritizing
- Networking
- Building Expertise
- Customer Service
- Drive for Results
- Time bound completion of job
(Fixed Term - 11 Months)
Additional Information:
Experience: 5-7 Year
Qualification: B.Pharm, B.Sc
Location: Santacruz, Mumbai
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Job Reference: 12378
End Date: 10th June, 2015
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