Nikunj Patel
AGM - Supply Chain Management
Gandhinagar
Summary
A highly self-motivated seasoned and results-driven Supply Chain professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain operations. Highly experienced in Demand forecasting, Procurement planning, Inventory management, Production scheduling, and supply planning of new product launches. Proven success in managing complex, regulated supply chains for pharmaceutical exports to the USA, Europe, and emerging markets. Expert in SAP ERP (MM & PP modules) and SAP APO, with a strong track record in system implementation and process optimization. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, vendor development, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM Supply Chain Management
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
AHMEDABAD
08.2010 - Current
- Lead comprehensive supply and procurement planning for formulations targeting regulated markets (USA, Brazil, Europe, Germany, Canada) and non-regulated regions (Asia, Russia, CIS).
- Responsible for end-to-end planning of new launch molecules, including dossier submission (Exhibit Projects), raw material procurement and readiness, supply timelines, and production coordination for first-time market entries.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams like global demand planning teams to align customer forecasts with procurement and production schedules & Third-Party Suppliers.
- Provided real-time updates on raw material status and critical shortages to enable accurate production planning and timely batch execution.
- Created and monitored raw material testing schedules for in-house and third-party labs.
- Co-ordination with Regulatory, Quality Assurance team for Finish Product Packaging materials artworks.
- Regular meeting /co-ordination with Customers to provide timely product delivery updates.
- Inventory Management & Optimization:
- Designed and executed Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery systems.
- Led monthly MIS reporting: inventory aging, slow-moving materials, expiry monitoring, and material coverage analysis.
- Developed protocols for monthly review and action on near-expiry and near-retest materials.
- Oversaw SAP master data management.
- Strategic Projects:
- Alternate Vendor Development for high-risk, single-source, and China-dependent APIs.
- Core team member in SAP APO implementation.
- Replaced Excel-based indenting with SAP MRP at Third party supplier.
- Cost Reduction Projects / Implementing Supply Chain Strategies
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
A.E.S. Post Graduate Institute of Business Management
Ahmedabad , Gujarat01.2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Production Engineering
Shantilal Shah Engineering College
Bhavnagar , Gujarat01.2007
Skills
Timeline
AGM Supply Chain Management
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
08.2010 - Current
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
A.E.S. Post Graduate Institute of Business Management
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Production Engineering
Shantilal Shah Engineering College