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Kamlesh Gupta

Kamlesh Gupta

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Manager Planning – External Manufacturing Plant Supply Chain leads end-to-end supply planning for external manufacturing (CMO) sites and API demand planning, with ownership across P2P, loan licensing, and material planning. Aligns procurement, quality, regulatory, finance, and manufacturing teams to protect service levels, improve OTIF, and reduce supply risk through SAP and Kinaxis execution. Drives inventory optimization across FG, RM, and PM while supporting S&OP and supplier performance reviews.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Planning – External Manufacturing Plant Supply Chain

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
  • oversaw comprehensive supply planning for multiple external manufacturing (CMO) sites.
  • Managed procurement-to-pay (P2P) and loan licensing (LL) planning operations for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
  • Tracked OTIF performance and instituted corrective strategies in collaboration with CMOs and suppliers.
  • new product rollouts and artwork deployment at site.
  • Led inventory optimization initiatives across FG, RM and PM while maintaining target service levels.
  • Integrated efforts with procurement, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and finance to facilitate seamless supply execution.
  • Executed supply risk evaluations and established mitigation strategies for critical materials.
  • Directed supplier performance management through regular KPI assessments and ongoing improvement strategies.
  • importing API from France and domestic APIs from regional market.
  • Streamlined procurement and planning processes to uphold GMP compliance and meet regulatory requirements.
  • conducting MRP planning and enhancing master data administration in SAP and Kinaxis.
  • Conducting inventory reviews for FG, RM, and non-moving inventory optimization.
  • contributing to S&OP meetings to harmonize supply planning with business demands and promotional actions.
  • Managed supplier collaboration and alternate vendor development initiatives for risk mitigation, continuity planning, and cost competitiveness.
  • Carried out supply risk evaluation and devised contingency measures to reduce disruptions and preserve service levels utilizing dual sourcing.
  • Driving Supply & procurement MIS dashboards using SAP, Excel, and Power BI for tracking supplier performance, inventory, and cost metrics.

Key Achievements

  • Achieved OTIF performance above 98.5% through proactive planning and supplier collaboration.
  • Improved forecast accuracy and minimized non-moving inventory.
  • Directed commercial negotiations and improved sourcing processes, realizing significant procurement savings.

Supply Chain Manager – API Demand Planning

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Managed API demand planning and long-range forecasting for key strategic molecules.
  • Executed raw material planning and coordinated procurement activities based on forecast cycles.
  • Conducted inventory management for APIs and ensured optimum stock levels.
  • Coordinating with Procurement team from imported API availability and align with EXIM team for clearance.
  • Participated in S&OP and supply review meetings to align supply capabilities with business demand.
  • Coordinated with Procurement, Finance, QA, and Manufacturing teams for supply continuity.
  • Conducted market intelligence and risk analysis to support vendor development and sourcing strategies.
  • Supported MRP planning and inventory optimization initiatives.
  • Monitored service levels and supported supply chain cost optimization projects.
  • Generated MIS reports, forecasting analysis, inventory dashboards, and planning reports.

Key Achievements

  • Delivered approximately ₹50 Cr savings through alternate vendor development initiatives.
  • Facilitated liquidation of non-moving inventory worth ₹20 Cr.
  • Improved OTIF by 10–15% through strategic inventory planning of critical APIs.

Senior Executive – Operations

Anshul Life Sciences
12.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed central warehouse operations including inventory, logistics, customer service, and dispatch planning.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely material availability and deliveries.
  • Managed order-to-cash processes including invoicing and reconciliation.
  • Prepared operational MIS reports for inventory, dispatches, and procurement tracking.
  • Supported obsolete inventory disposition and warehouse optimization.

Key Achievements

  • Supported alternate vendor development initiatives resulting in 3–4% cost reduction.
  • Revamped MIS reporting for improved inventory and dispatch visibility.
  • Recognized as Best Performer in warehouse operations.

Assistant Manager – Logistics & SCM

Sandu Brothers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed end-to-end supply chain operations and dispatch planning.
  • Monitored OTIF and inventory movements.
  • Generated daily and monthly MIS reports.
  • Managed rejected/returned stock processes and inventory updates.

Assistant – Logistics CRM

Johnson & Johnson Medical India
10.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coordinated inventory planning and warehouse replenishment.
  • Managed dispatches between central and regional warehouses.
  • Processed transporter and C&F invoices.
  • Generated operational reports and inventory tracking MIS.
  • Employed with M/s Adecco India Pvt Ltd.
  • Key Achievements
  • Achieved transportation cost savings through alternate transporter development.

Executive – Logistics

Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Managed warehouse operations and procurement coordination.
  • Coordinated customs clearance and import consignments.
  • Implemented SOPs for dispatch, inventory, and procurement activities.
  • Managed obsolete inventory disposition and supply documentation.

Key Achievements

  • Achieved savings of ₹10 lakh through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
  • Improved operational efficiency through process standardization and automation.

Education

MBA Specializing in Operations - Operations

Mumbai University

Bachelor's Degree: Bsc (IT) - IT

Mumbai University

Skills

Demand planning & supply planning

Supply planning & MRP execution

S&OP coordination

New product planning

Inventory optimization & MIS reporting

External Manufacturing (CMO)

Timeline

Manager Planning – External Manufacturing Plant Supply Chain

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Ltd.
07.2024 - Current

Supply Chain Manager – API Demand Planning

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
01.2020 - 07.2024

Senior Executive – Operations

Anshul Life Sciences
12.2017 - 01.2020

Assistant Manager – Logistics & SCM

Sandu Brothers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant – Logistics CRM

Johnson & Johnson Medical India
10.2015 - 06.2017

Executive – Logistics

Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.
08.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor's Degree: Bsc (IT) - IT

Mumbai University

MBA Specializing in Operations - Operations

Mumbai University
Kamlesh GuptaSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER