# Operations Manager

> Weekday AI · Chandigarh, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-08

**Salary:** INR 700,000–1,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients  
Salary range: Rs 700000 - Rs 1000000 (ie INR 7 - 10 LPA)**

  
Min Experience: 8+ years  
Location: Chandigarh  
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven **Operations Manager** to oversee end-to-end distribution operations within the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in **pharma distribution, distribution operations, and pharmaceutical supply chain management**, with a proven track record of managing warehouses, inventory, logistics, distributors, and operational teams.

The role requires someone who can ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of pharmaceutical products while maintaining product quality, regulatory standards, inventory accuracy, and service levels.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Manage and oversee end-to-end **pharma distribution operations**, including order processing, inventory movement, dispatch, transportation, and delivery.
-   Develop and execute operational strategies to improve distribution efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
-   Manage relationships with distributors, stockists, logistics partners, transporters, and other supply chain stakeholders.
-   Ensure pharmaceutical products are stored, handled, dispatched, and transported in accordance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
-   Monitor warehouse and distribution center operations, ensuring optimum utilization of space, manpower, and resources.
-   Oversee inventory planning, stock availability, replenishment, cycle counts, reconciliation, and inventory accuracy.
-   Track and improve key operational metrics including **OTIF, order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, delivery timelines, stock aging, returns, and distribution costs**.
-   Coordinate closely with procurement, sales, finance, quality, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
-   Identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational efficiency.
-   Manage pharmaceutical returns, damaged/expired stock, product recalls, and reverse logistics processes.
-   Develop SOPs, operational controls, and reporting mechanisms to standardize distribution processes.
-   Lead, train, and manage warehouse, logistics, and distribution teams to achieve operational targets.
-   Prepare regular MIS reports and provide management with insights on distribution performance, inventory, costs, and operational risks.
-   Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable pharmaceutical distribution regulations.
-   Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, process efficiency, scalability, and customer service.

Must-Have Skills

-   **Pharma Distribution**
-   **Distribution Operations**
-   **Pharma Supply Chain**
-   Pharmaceutical warehouse and inventory management
-   Distributor and stockist management
-   Logistics and transportation management
-   Order fulfillment and distribution planning
-   Inventory control and demand/supply coordination
-   Reverse logistics, returns, and expiry management
-   SOP development and process improvement
-   Operational MIS and KPI management
-   Team leadership and stakeholder management
-   Strong understanding of pharmaceutical handling and distribution compliance

Qualifications & Experience

-   Bachelor's degree in **Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Pharmacy, Business Administration**, or a related field.
-   **8–12 years of relevant experience**, preferably within pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, FMCG, or a regulated supply chain environment.
-   Strong experience managing large-scale distribution or pharma supply chain operations.
-   Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple operational stakeholders.
-   Experience with ERP/WMS systems and strong proficiency in operational reporting and analytics.
-   Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/D0328130DA/apply)

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