Senior Manager — Supply Chain Management & Healthcare Operations
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Accomplished Senior Operations & Supply Chain Executive with 24 years of enriching experience spanning Healthcare Operations (Non-Clinical), Centralized Procurement, Retail Pharma Chain Management, Vendor Ecosystems, and C&F Distribution. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, OPEX/CAPEX budgeting, inventory optimization (ABC/VED, JIT, FEFO), regulatory licensing, and quality accreditations (NABH, JCI, NIAHO, ISO). Demonstrated track record in driving cost savings, leading multi-departmental teams (up to 65 personnel), and executing large-scale CSR donor projects and hospital expansions.
Senior Manager — Operations & SCM - PKC Hospital - Navi Mumbai
(2022-09)
Direct daily non-clinical hospital operations and administrative functions including Biomedical Engineering, Facility Management, Medical Records, Linen & Laundry, and Supply Chain. Oversee complete direct and indirect procurement (CAPEX, OPEX, Super Specialty & Tertiary Care consumables) ensuring quality, speed, and cost efficiency.
Agreements (SLA), Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), licensing renewals, statutory compliance, and accreditation prep (NABH/ISO).
Spearhead institutional donor management: identification of facility equipment needs, drafting budget proposals/appeals, donor coordination, and project execution.
Senior Manager — Purchase & Stores - Asian Cancer Institute - Mumbai
(2017-10 - 2022-09)
Managed centralized purchasing, store operations, stock audits, and inventory distribution for oncology and surgical specialties. Implemented vendor evaluation frameworks and SLA controls to optimize turnaround times and ensure uninterrupted drug and surgical supply. Presented departmental performance metrics, MIS reports, and purchase committee comparatives to senior executive boards.
Head — Pharmacy & Material Management - Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd.
(2011-12 - 2017-10)
Led complete IPD/OPD pharmacy operations, material procurement, cash flow, and departmental P&L across fully computerized facilities. Represented pharmacy and supply chain in Purchase, Steering, Pharmacy & Therapeutic (PTC), and Clinical Quality committees. Served as Departmental Lead for NABH, JCI, NIAHO, and ISO international quality audits, ensuring 100% compliance with strict healthcare standards.
Centralized Purchases & Inventory Head - Negen Capitals Pharma Retail Chain
(2011-01 - 2011-12)
Formulated weekly, monthly, and annual procurement plans from national, international, and local supply channels. Controlled master drug databases, reorder levels (ROL), and inventory reorder quantities using ABC and VED classifications.
Team Leader — Operations (15 Pharma Retail Outlets) - Medicine Shoppe Pharma Chains
(2007-10 - 2009-08)
Managed end-to-end retail operations and P&L accountability across 15 retail pharmacy locations.
Senior Pharmacist - Asian Heart Institute & Research Centre
(2002-01 - 2007-10)
Supervised hospital pharmacy operations, inpatient drug dispensation, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations.
Senior Pharmacist - Joy Hospital's Medical - Chembur
(1999-04 - 2002-12)
Graduation in Material Management - Material Management - Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) (2014)
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) - Pharmacy - Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) (1999)
HSC (Science) - Science - Mumbai University (1997)
SSC - Maharashtra State Board (1995)
