Manager - Inventory Management

Role Overview

This position is for a Manager in Inventory Management within the Global Supply Chain function, based in Mumbai. The role is centered on keeping inventory accurate, visible, and aligned with production needs while supporting efficient supply chain operations across plants.

Sun Pharma emphasizes continuous growth, ownership, and teamwork, with a culture built around improving every day, taking initiative, and succeeding together.

Key Responsibilities

The role covers inventory control, planning, analytics, governance, and coordination with multiple internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

• Track plant inventory health and maintain precise, up-to-date stock visibility.
• Plan materials effectively so availability matches production demand.
• Manage batch-level inventory traceability and shelf-life monitoring.
• Spot and reduce risks linked to excess inventory, expiry, and stock shortages.
• Fine-tune safety stock, reorder points, and lead times for raw materials, packaging materials, and work-in-progress inventory.
• Work to improve inventory turns without affecting agreed service levels.
• Lead structured actions to bring down slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Maintain strong discipline in SAP/ERP transactions and ensure data remains accurate.
• Prepare, check, and interpret MIS reports to support decision-making.
• Contribute to digital initiatives such as automation, analytics, and dashboard creation.
• Keep master data clean and reduce unnecessary manual work to improve system hygiene.
• Follow internal controls and strengthen end-to-end inventory governance across plants.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Planning teams on a regular basis.
• Align inventory levels with production schedules and procurement plans to prevent disruptions.
• Help resolve issues involving material shortages and inventory mismatches.

Travel

This role requires travel of approximately 3 to 5 days in a quarter.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline, along with 10 to 15 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain / supply planning / operations roles.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to reflect the general scope and seniority of the role. Responsibilities and qualifications may change over time, and similar or additional duties may be assigned based on business needs and the incumbent’s background.

Employer Commitment

The organization states that it focuses on employee growth, wellbeing, collaboration, and long-term impact, and aims to provide a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.