15-20 years of experience in digital transformation of Supply Chain processes.

We are looking for a strong candidate with minimum 5 years of strong experience into implementing and maintaining Kinaxis’s IBP Enterprise Level solution into Pharmaceutical / BioPharma / BioTech Organization covering all the Phases of S&OP Processes. Skills & Knowledge

- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, or ERP/WMS/APS systems.

- Strong understanding of GxP validation, supply chain planning, manufacturing logistics, serialization, and cold chain operations.

- Proficient in Agile/Waterfall project methodologies, ITIL practices, and cybersecurity principles.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Role & Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development 

- Lead Participant for creation and execution of a global IT strategy for supply chain systems aligned with business growth, regulatory needs, and customer expectations. 

\- Define a multiyear roadmap for system upgrades, process automation, predictive analytics, and cloud enablement.

 - Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, IoT, AI/ML) for traceability, inventory accuracy, and risk mitigation.

- Partner with global operations, quality, regulatory, and finance leaders to align business priorities and IT capabilities. Enterprise Systems Leadership

- Provide direction for deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of SAP S/4HANA, WMS, TMS, planning (APS), MRP, EDI, and supplier collaboration systems.

- Ensure seamless integration of supply chain systems with MES, QMS, CRM, and laboratory platforms to support end-to-end digital thread.

 - Establish data governance and master data management standards across systems to ensure consistency, accuracy, and auditability.

 - Oversee cloud and hybrid system deployments in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and Annex 11. GxP Compliance & Validation Oversight

- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and CSV teams to validate all GxP-impacting supply chain systems. 

- Implement secure role-based access controls, audit trails, disaster recovery, and backup policies for regulated systems.

- Ensure systems support serialization, track-and-trace, controlled substances handling, and import/export compliance.

Cross-functional & External Collaboration

- Act as a key interface with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, planning, quality, and finance to gather requirements and optimize workflows.

- Build strong vendor partnerships to ensure delivery, compliance, and SLAs are met.

 - Coordinate with external CMOs, 3PLs, suppliers, and customers to ensure data integration and supply chain visibility. Project & Program Management

- Lead Participant into global and site-specific supply chain IT projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, and KPIs are met. 

- Apply ITIL, PMP, or Agile methodologies to manage risks, allocate resources, and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

- Establish formal governance and change management structures to oversee digital transformation and digital strategy across supply chain domains. Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

- Monitor system KPIs including uptime, transaction throughput, fulfilment accuracy, and order cycle time.- Implement real-time dashboards and data analytics for proactive decision\-making and root cause analysis.

- Identify system enhancements to reduce manual interventions, lower inventory costs, and improve customer service levels. 

- Drive innovation through automation, robotics, and AI-based forecasting and inventory optimization tools. Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of IT analysts, engineers, architects, and project managers.

 - Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centric delivery.

 - Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-training across global and site-based teams.