Job Description

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Job Title

IWD Factory Operations Manager
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Work Location - Chakan , Pune.

The Integral Warehousing & Distribution(IWD) Operations Manager will be

responsible for overseeing end-to-end logistics operations within the

medical devices domain

, including

inbound/outbound transportation

,

warehousing

, and

field inventory management

. Ensures all activities meet stringent standards for

quality

,

patient safety

,

regulatory compliance

, and

traceability

. Leads cross-functional teams, optimizes processes through

data-driven strategies

, and supports the safe and timely delivery of critical medical products and technologies.

Your role:

Manage

inbound logistics

with strong connections in

Customs

and

freight forwarders

, ensuring timely and compliant material flow. Oversee

warehousing operations

with a focus on

FIFO

,

shelf-life monitoring

, and

environmental control

(especially for

PCBA & E-components

). Ensure

outbound logistics

excellence, including

customs clearance

, coordination with

freight forwarders

, and destination delivery accuracy. Maintain strict

compliance

between

SAP master data

and

physical

ensuring traceability and audit readiness. Lead teams in

transport planning

,

distribution

, and

field inventory management

with a focus on

safety

,

efficiency

, and

GDP

standards. Drive

automation

,

ERP (SAP)

integration, and

Industry 4.0

initiatives to enhance operational visibility and control. Collaborate with

quality

,

manufacturing

, and

commercial teams

to align field inventory strategies with business goals. Evaluate and manage

third-party logistics

and supplier performance to ensure high-performing, strategic partnerships. Champion

LEAN

,

Six Sigma

, and

continuous improvement

methodologies to boost

productivity

and reduce waste. Provide strategic input on

capacity planning

,

procurement

, and

infrastructure development

. Ensure

master data integrity

for accurate tracking, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Act as a trusted advisor on logistics-related decisions and enterprise-wide initiatives.

You're the right fit if you have

Education

: Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent.

Experience

: Minimum 15+ years in

logistics

,Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Physical Distribution or equivalent. within

medical devices

,

healthcare

,

automotive

,

electronics

, or

pharmaceutical

industries.

Technical Knowledge

: Deep expertise in

Warehousing,

Transport

,

Logistics

,

Operations

, and

Physical Distribution, Supply Chain

,Strong understanding of

GDP

,

ISO 13485

,

FDA/GxP

, and

industry-specific logistics regulations is preferred.

Skills

Required:

Warehouse Management System (WMS), Logistics Systems, Transport Planning & Scheduling Strong leadership and team management abilities. Effective stakeholder communication and strategic decision-making. Knowledge of

LEAN

,

Six Sigma

, and

continuous improvement frameworks

. Expertise in

data analytics

,

KPI monitoring

, and

process optimization

. Proficient in

ERP systems

(especially

SAP

),

WMS

, and logistics software. Strong business and commercial acumen.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.


Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities.


Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.


This is an onsite role and is based in our manufacturing site in Chakan

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.


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If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here .
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