Pfizer

Group Manager - Supply Chain

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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

Role SummaryThis role is responsible for leading Area-level SCM operations, ensuring efficient material handling, compliance, and team management.The position also serves as a Digital SME for SAP, SCM, and ASRS, driving system optimization and data accuracy.Additionally, the role requires capability to integrate with production scheduling and inventory planning functions, ensuring seamless coordination across supply chain processes and readiness to transition into planning roles.Role ResponsibilitiesDigital SME

Act as Subject Matter Expert for SAP (MM/WM modules), WM systems, Master Data and ASRS operations.
Ensure system adherence, data integrity, and accurate transaction handling.
Lead digital initiatives, system improvements, and automation projects.
Support troubleshooting and optimization of system-driven workflows.

Transition to Planning Roles

Develop understanding of MRP, production scheduling, and inventory planning processes.
Support demand-supply alignment and inventory positioning.
Be prepared to transition into Production Planning or Inventory Planning roles.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Production, QA, Procurement, and Engineering teams for seamless material flow.
Resolve operational challenges impacting supply chain efficiency.
Align warehouse operations with upstream and downstream planning requirements.

Team Leadership & People Management

Lead and manage warehouse teams including training, coaching, and performance management.
Build capability within team for multi-functional supply chain roles.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

GDP and GLP practices

Ensure Good laboratory Practices.
Ensure Good Documentation Practices as per ALCOA principles.
Ensure 5S practices in workplace.
Technical writing and document review.

Cultural Attributes All Pfizer colleagues are expected to conduct themselves in line with the Pfizer Values; Courage, Equity, Excellence & Joy.Statutory ObligationsAll colleagues are expected to conduct themselves in line with relevant legislation pertaining to workplace health and safety, discrimination, harassment and bullying.Environmental Health and SafetyParticipate in and take responsibility for workplace environment, health and safety at the level required for this position, following the guidelines in the company Environmental, Health and Safety Management System Manual.Warehouse Management activities

Planning and execution of day-to-day warehouse operations including receipt, storage, dispensing, and dispatch of materials.
Management of semi-finished and finished goods inventory.
Ensure material handling as per approved SOPs and procedures.
Maintain compliance with cGMP, Quality systems, and safety requirements.
Participate in internal and external regulatory inspections.
Ensure documentation compliance as per ALCOA principles.

Essential RequirementsPreferred Education/ QualificationGraduate / Postgraduate in Pharmacy or Graduate/Postgraduate (Preferably Science).Experience

Key preferred skills: SAP (mandatory) |Exposure to tools like Kinaxis, NGPS, Planning Tools (preferred)
Candidates from IT service companies (TCS, Capgemini, etc.) supporting SCM domains are also acceptable
Strong emphasis on: Data handling (Excel proficiency) & System/tool adaptability.

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.

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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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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

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.