Assistant Manager - API Sales & Marketing

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Asst Manager / Deputy Manager DEPARTMENT: API Sales & Marketing LOCATION: MSN Corporate Office, Hitech City, Hyderabad ROLE Demand & Dispatch Planning • Demand Planning: Oversees the demand planning process by integrating order book and forecasted demand, thus preparing accurate demand plan, which will translate into production plan to ensure > 95% OTIF, with optimal inventory levels • Dispatch Planning: Coordinating with production planning, Supply chain, production, QA, QC, Logistics and Sales team to ensure timely dispatches to ensure > 95% OTIF, and enhance customer service levels RESPONSIBILITIES Some of the key responsibilities are as follows – • Prepare Demand Forecast : Develop and implement a rolling 1+3-month demand plan based on statistical modelling and historical trends • Facilitate S&OP Processes : Own and lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinate closely with production planning, Supply chain, production, QA, QC, Logistics and Sales team to ensure dispatched planning in line customer expectations • Support Sales Managers in managing Enquiry to Order for commercial & new products; and Order to Cash cycle including receivables management • Coordinate with customers for dispatch related communications & documentation support Other responsibilities can also be added based on business requirements. MANDATORY SKILLS: • 10-15 years of experience in large to mid-size API company with experience in demand planning, production planning, supply chain management roles • Good Knowledge of API development & manufacturing • Good understanding of pharma regulatory landscape • Good communication and stakeholder management skills , Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional departments • Strong analytical skills with High numerical proficiency with a strong capability to interpret large datasets and translate raw numbers into actionable business insights • System Expertise : Hands-on proficiency with advanced planning tools (such SAP), command in Excel and PowerPoint • Problem Solving : Proven ability to handle market ambiguity, manage unexpected supply shortages, and quickly adapt strategies during volatile market shifts • Ability to work and deliver in tight timelines QUALIFICATIONS: • B. Tech / M. Pharm / MSc (Chemistry) / B.Sc + MBA (Operations) • Certifications (Preferred) such as APICS (CPIM or CSCP)