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Avana Medical Devices Pvt Ltd

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 Deputy General Manager &ndash; Supply Chain Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting To :
 
 Managing Director.
 
 
 
 Location :
 
 Chennai
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The DGM &ndash; Supply Chain will oversee and lead end-to-end supply chain operations including warehousing, commercial supply, and import operations. He / she will manage separate functional teams for warehouse operations, domestic &amp; commercial supply, and import/logistics. The role demands a strategic thinker with strong execution skills, capable of optimizing processes, ensuring compliance (including medical device / regulated goods), and supporting growth. The candidate will be expected to lead transformation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives across the supply chain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic &amp; Leadership
 
 
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 Develop and implement a long-term supply chain strategy aligned with business goals, growth, and regulatory compliance in the medical / healthcare space
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 Lead, mentor, and build high-performance teams across warehousing, commercial supply, and imports
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 Drive cross-functional alignment &mdash; work closely with procurement, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, sales, finance, and operations
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 Business continuity planning, risk mitigation strategies (supplier disruption, regulatory changes, geo-political risk)
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 Warehouse &amp; Logistics Operations
 
 
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 Oversee all warehouse operations: inbound receiving, storage, inventory management, order picking, packing, dispatch, returns, reverse logistics
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 Implement warehouse management systems (WMS), process standardization, automation where applicable
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 Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, throughput, cycle time, and overall logistics cost
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 Monitor, review, and improve KPIs (e.g. inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rate, on-time dispatch, dwell time, damage rate)
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 Oversee transportation management (3PL / in-house), route optimization, freight negotiations
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 Commercial Supply / Domestic Distribution
 
 
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 Ensure uninterrupted supply to the domestic markets (hospitals, dealers, distributors)
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 Manage demand forecasting, safety stocks, buffer levels, replenishment strategies
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 Coordinate closely with sales / marketing teams to align supply plans with demand forecasts, promotions, launches
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 Evaluate and drive improvements in the supply chain responsiveness, lead times, obsolescence management
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 Monitor performance of commercial supply team (order processing, order tracking, logistics coordination, returns handling)
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 Imports &amp; International Logistics
 
 
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 Lead the imports function: manage global suppliers, schedule shipments, negotiate with international freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers
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 Ensure compliance with all import regulations, duties, licenses, documentation (e.g. import permits, customs clearance) for medical devices
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 Implement robust processes for landed cost visibility, duty optimization, trade compliance (e.g. HS classification, valuation)
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 Plan and manage ocean/air/land inbound logistics, consolidation, transshipment, cross-docking
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 Manage import-related risk (delays, documentation rejection, regulatory changes)
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 Inventory &amp; Cost Management
 
 
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 Oversee inventory across all locations (central warehouse, regional warehouses, consignment / forward stocking)
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 Drive inventory optimization (reduce excess / obsolete, minimize stockouts)
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 Monitor and control working capital tied up in inventory
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 Define and manage supply chain budget, cost reduction programs, continuous improvement (lean, Six Sigma)
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 Quality &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure that supply chain operations comply with quality systems, regulatory standards (e.g. ISO, FDA / CE / local medical device norms)
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 Coordinate with QA / regulatory teams for product handling, labeling, storage conditions, traceability
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 Conduct audits (internal &amp; external) on warehouses, third parties, suppliers
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 Manage documentation, SOPs, process controls, deviations, CAPAs as necessary
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 Stakeholder Management &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Present reports and dashboards to senior management on supply chain performance (KPIs, cost, risks, improvement plans)
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 Liaise with external stakeholders (vendors, 3PLs, freight forwarders, customs, government agencies)
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 Drive vendor performance evaluation (on-time delivery, quality, logistics support)
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 Negotiate contracts and SLAs with logistics partners, warehouse service providers
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 15 years
 
 of experience in supply chain / operations, with at least 5&ndash;7 years in a senior leadership role
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 Strong experience in handling
 
 warehouse operations
 
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 commercial / domestic supply
 
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 imports / international logistics
 
 via separate functional teams
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 Prior experience in
 
 medical device / healthcare / regulated goods
 
 industry is highly desirable
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 Deep knowledge of import/export regulations, customs, duties, international freight, trade compliance
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 Well-versed in supply chain best practices, lean / Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies
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 Strong analytical, financial acumen &mdash; ability to model landed costs, variances, budget controls
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 Excellent leadership, team-building, stakeholder management, and communication skills
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 Proven track record in driving operational efficiencies, cost savings, process transformations
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 Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations / MBA &mdash; advanced degree is a plus
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