Pfizer

Associate Manager - PPIC

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Vizag, Vishākhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IND

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Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Manage supply assurance and inventory for a pharmaceutical product portfolio: set inventory targets, monitor shelf-life, plan product launches and changes, perform root-cause analysis of deviations, drive improvement plans, support audits, and liaise with brand and manufacturing stakeholders.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
Our dedicated manufacturing logistics and supply team ensures that customers and patients receive the essential medicines they require precisely when they need them. By embracing challenges, envisioning new possibilities, and taking decisive action, you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world with greater speed and efficiency. Your role is crucial in making sure that the supply chain operates smoothly, overcoming obstacles, and continuously innovating to meet the demands of healthcare.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your time effectively to meet targets and develop short-term work plans.
Develop inventory targets and budgets, consulting with AMP Supply Planners to adjust forecasts based on market dynamics.
Ensure Supply Assurance and Supply Chain performance for your product portfolio, representing the region in global and regional forums.
Monitor and manage inventory shelf-life and expiry dates to minimize write-offs and improve processes to avoid obsolescence.
Plan and implement routine launches, product extensions, and major product changes to support business unit growth.
Perform root cause analysis of inventory deviations and define improvement plans, partnering with AMP Team Lead and AMP Hub Senior Supply Planners to resolve escalated issues.
Serve as the point of contact for brand supply leads and manufacturing sites regarding supply issues, resolution plans, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining audit readiness.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate's degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical operations
Proficiency in production and capacity planning, shop floor control, distribution planning, and inventory control
Ability to observe patterns and trends in data, determine root causes of issues, and draw proper conclusions from analysis
Developing effective relationships with multiple stakeholders
Fluency in written and verbal English
Strong knowledge of legislation, market practices, and the local logistics market business environment

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Hands-on experience in the System Application & Products (SAP) environment
Experience in managing supply chain projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience in a mentor or leadership role within a supply chain team
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt

Skills Required

High school diploma with 8+ years, or associate's degree with 6+ years, or BA/BS with 2+ years, or MBA/MS with any relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical operations
Proficiency in production and capacity planning, shop floor control, distribution planning, and inventory control
Ability to observe data patterns, perform root cause analysis, and draw conclusions from analysis
Developing effective relationships with multiple stakeholders
Fluency in written and verbal English
Strong knowledge of legislation, market practices, and the local logistics market business environment
Hands-on experience in the SAP environment
Experience managing supply chain projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to adapt to changing priorities
Experience in a mentor or leadership role within a supply chain team
Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) and understanding of responsible AI practices

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Multiple U.S. medical plan options include telehealth, comprehensive mental‑health support, fertility/family‑building benefits, transgender‑inclusive coverage, and certain Pfizer medications at no cost. A Wellbeing Wallet and wellness resources broaden the health and wellbeing offering.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is paired with an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance. One‑on‑one financial planning support is provided through Fidelity.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans vacation, holidays, and personal days, with additional caregiver and medical leave. U.S. parental leave commonly includes 12 weeks paid with options for additional unpaid bonding time and a return‑to‑work transition.

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Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.