Hari Chittampally

About Hari Chittampally

Decisive SCM Procurement; offering strategic vision and thought leadership in steering…

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Supply Chain Management

   Cronus Pharma

   Jun 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Instrumental in evolving procurement strategy, SCM practices and process transformations for best-in-class global supply chain management, OTIF deliveries and no stoppage of the production line, R&D and project work.• Maintaining the continuity of Direct- API, Excipient & PM/ Indirect Material Supply for Manufacturing Operations (cGMP) at the Facility for TS & AS by managing suppliers, engaging with site stakeholders and global support teams• Tracking the Delivery Timelines with the PPIC Team for Commercial Products and with the PMO Team for R&D Development Products• Coordinating with:• BD Team for new product selection, upcoming launches, and sales projections of existing Commercial Products• Legal team for the signing of CDA, NDA and Supply Agreements with Vendors• Finance & BD Teams for cost feasibility of Products, for R&D Development, and Cost Improvement of Commercial Products• Driving Cost Improvement, Alternate Source Identification and Vendor Qualification to Lead till Implementation• Establishing Common Processes, Policies, SOPs and ERPs as per Purchase Policy, overseeing Procurement to Payments (P2P) Process• Establishing partnerships with global suppliers/vendors for cost-effective purchase, prompt resolution of Material Quality Issues• Negotiating with suppliers, evaluating quotations and finalising contracts/ agreements with the best terms and conditions• Maintaining optimal inventory levels to maximize inventory turns and avoid stock out situation• Facilitating preparation of MIS Reports/ Dashboards to provide access to procurement information and support critical decision-making• Ascertaining strict compliance with all Regulatory requirements, clearances and approvals in all operating markets• Leading and monitoring the performance of team members, empowering people to deliver their best

Education

• Vignan Institute of Technology & Sciences

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  1999 — 2003

• INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING - IIP

  Diploma of Education

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Validation
• Sourcing
• Management
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Packaging Design
• Ind
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Team Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Materials Management
• Antibacterial
• Product Launch
• Packaging
• R&D
• Project Management
• Medical Devices
• Product Development
• Supplier Evaluation
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Gmp