Rajashekar Kongari
Associate Director - Global End to End Supply Network Planning @Novartis
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director - Global End to End Supply Network Planning @Novartis
Hyderabad, IN
Responsible to lead end-to-end multi site global supply network planning for pharmaceutical brands in small molecules, ensuring demand supply alignment, service level performance, and inventory optimization- Provide functional leadership and indirect reporting oversight for tactical planners across the Novartis sites, strengthening planning capability, governance, and execution quality- Enable scenario-based planning and network visibility, balancing cost, inventory, capacity, and delivery to ensure uninterrupted supply- Mitigated multi million dollar potential sales impact through proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and executive escalation in constrained supply situation- Driving inventory and replenishment strategies to minimise inventory value without supply risk across regulated markets- Champion Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and lifecycle planning initiatives for the responsible Brands by translating supply risks into actionable insights and planned actions for Platform leadership- Partner cross-functionally with In-house Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and External Supply teams to align operational plans with business priorities- Drive digital planning transformation, transitioning brands from Excel-based planning to system-driven planning including lifecycle events modelling using Kinaxis Maestro capabilities.
EDUCATION
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RAJASHEKAR KONGARI
Supply Chain Planning Leader with 15+ years of experience across Global Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and Chemical industries. I specialize in End-to-End Supply Network Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Scenario planning, Capacity modelling, and Inventory management for complex, multi-site networks across markets in different geographies.My experience spans across global pharma operations and supply chain transformations roles at Novartis, Teva, Dr. Reddy’s, Aurobindo, along with consulting experience at Genpact, where I partnered with global clients on Kinaxis Maestro and o9 implementations, Target Operating Model design, and Change management.I bring in a strong blend of business acumen enabled by data driven decisions across demand, supply, and capacity planning, people management, digital supply chain expertise with hands-on experience in SAP, Kinaxis Maestro, and o9 along with being passionate about building future-ready, resilient supply chains and exploring AI-enabled planning capabilities.
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