Manager - Supply Chain

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Position Description: 
To ensure efficient Supply Chain operations to improve productivity and timely availability of Finished Goods to all Affiliates associated with EEM-India.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

•    Production Planning thru PPDS/IBP - INE1 Plant
•    Effectively and efficiently, coordinate with supplier/manufacturers for timely

availability of finished products.
•    Support new product Launches & initiatives.
•    Effectively handle all aspects of procurement including Import & Export for

finished goods/Raw materials & packaging materials
•    Identify supply risks & work on mitigation.
•    Communicate with Leadership for manufacturing & planning alignment.
•    Ensure availability of products in the right quantity at right place at right

time in cost effective manner.
•    Compliance to Elanco standards
•    Cost analysis 
•    Ensure to meet targets of Key supplier chain metrics.
•    Cost saving projects
•    Project management
•    OPEX/Budgeting/Standard Cost
•    Monthly MIS
•    SOX Controls

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):
•    Engineering/BSC/MSC degree
•    GDMM or Operations Management MBA will be preferred.

•    10 - 15 years of experience within similar field.
Skills:
•    Thorough knowledge of PC tools including word-processing (Word), spread

sheets (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint) and Internet navigation.
•    Knowledge of business processes and the ability to work within the general

business hierarchy.
•    Excellent networking and problem solving skills
•    Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to effectively work with teams.
•    Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
•    Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
•    Open to travel and manage various scheduling requirements.
•    Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and ability to work in a

challenging environment.

Core competencies:
•    Results Driven : Can be relied upon to exceed targets successfully
•    Customer Quality and Focus : Assigns highest priority to customer satisfa

tion
•    Innovative & Creative : Comes up with a lot of new & unique ideas
•    Leadership : Establishes clear directions and sets stretch objectives
•    Fast Action Oriented : Is action-oriented & full of energy to face challenging

situations
•    Service Management : He should be able to provide full service to customers
•    Accountability: Accountable for Results, Good multiple-tasking focus, Strong

follow through and closure of matter/case.
•    Values: Respect for People, Integrity and Excellence.
•    Respect: Behaves in a manner that reflects a true belief in and appreciation for the dignity and potential of all human beings.
•    Competent : Has functional & technical knowledge & skills to successfully perform his/her role Integrity : Commits to honesty/truth in every facet of behavior and demonstrates ethical conduct
•    Open Communication/Collaboration/Compassion: Communicates in open, clear, complete, timely, and consistent manner.
Other Information: 
•    Remediation activities completed on time
•    Key projects are delivered on time, on budget and meet the target success criteria
•    Recognized as an excellent collaborator and partner by the cross functions
•    Implementation of standard work processes.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status