HARDIK (HARRY) PATEL

Dayton, NJ 732-***-**** ad1ici@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Skilled Associate Director of Supply Chain Operations with over 12 years of experience providing operations and logistics management for global shipping functions for the pharmaceutical industry. Extensive experience in all aspects of logistics, distribution, operations management, and team collaboration. Expert in optimizing supply chain operations, with a proven track record in balancing demand and supply to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Skilled in inventory management, leveraging advanced analytical techniques to forecast needs and streamline stock levels effectively. Continually exceeds expectations by building valuable relationships and works well with people at all levels of an organization. Skills

• Global Business & Operations Support

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Shipment Planning & Cost Reductions

• Purchasing & Vendor Negotiations

• Scheduling & Resource Allocations

• Process Improvements & Quality Control

• Budget Monitoring & Forecasting

• Planning & Managing Distribution Networks

• Policies & Procedures Implementation

• Planned Equipment & Time Constraints

• Performance Reporting & Updates

• International Regulations & Customs

• Import/Export & FDA/DEA Experience

• Proactive & Responsive Customer Service

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication

Work Experience

Associate Director of Supply Chain Operations – Novadoz Pharmaceuticals USA LLC – Piscatway, NJ 08/2022 to Current

• Managing and overseeing day-to-day activities for supply chain operations including demand planning and forecasting.

• Handling customs, FDA requirements, and USDA clearance of all import operations for shipping all Novadoz products.

• Reviewing daily inventory movements in SAP including inventory transfers from in-transit to sealable storage locations.

• Ensuring global end-to-end supply chain distribution requirements from international/domestic manufacturers are met.

• Overseeing order releases, shipping out to customers, and troubleshooting any Idoc failures for EDI 944, 947 & 852.

• Reconciling and maintaining over 98% inventory accuracy for 3PL and SAP inventories by identifying root causes.

• Implementing new processes and systems to adapt to requirements as well as establishing relationship with customers.

• Reviewing RFPs and new bids, managing distribution for new product launches, and facilitating increasing demands

• Overseeing state licensing applications and renewals and managing inventory to minimize write-offs from expirations.

• Performing root cause analysis on both the supply and demand aspects for backorders or any short-dated items. Sr. Manager Supply Chain & Logistics – Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. – Pennington, NJ 04/2018 to 08/2022

• Planned and maintained desired inventory levels of finished products to meet customer needs and service requirements.

• Managed Blue Point Lab private label account and led monthly calls and manage timely supply to all open orders.

• Analyzed market trends along with historical sales data to create a forecast for customer sales to anticipate demand.

• Provided cost analysis to determine most optimal, cost-efficient transportation method through the distribution network.

• Reconciled and corrected monthly closing inventory valuations from both a financial and supply chain standpoint.

• Reviewed all new business opportunities/RFPs and developed a procurement plan to guarantee no service disruptions.

• Worked with National Account Managers in analyzing and troubleshooting issues with customer-provided forecasts.

• Followed up with customer broker for timely delivery of shipments and assisted with delivery appointments with 3PL.

• Prepared inventory with pending expirations and notified Sales and Marketing team on risk/short-dated inventory.

• Led all global end-to-end supply chain distribution requirements from both international and domestic manufacturers. Sr. Analyst Supply Chain & Logistics – Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. – Pennington, NJ 01/2016 to 03/2018

• Managed monthly issuance of purchase orders based on the commitment/shipment mode for GDSO and for CMO.

• Tracked all transit shipments, followed up with broker for timely delivery, and reconciled inventory daily with 3PL.

• Monitored each receipt, returns, adjustments, and miscellaneous order entries and coordinated logistics of shipments.

• Retrieved temperature data and release of inventory and followed up with QA/QC for any temperature excursion.

• Reconciled open purchase orders on a monthly basis and actively worked with 3PL for shipment delivery order process.

• Applied importation knowledge of pharmaceuticals including API and oversaw new product set up in Ross ERP system.

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with customer base and 3PL providers to ensure customer satisfaction. Supply Chain Coordinator/Receiving Supervisor – Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. – Dayton, NJ 01/2011 to 12/2015

• Sent pre-alert documents to broker for Importation Process Customs and FDA submissions to obtain timely releases.

• Verified entry submission ANDA, HTS, FDA product builder code, NDC, product description, COA, and COC.

• Scheduled daily incoming import shipment to DC in timely manner and provided quick turn turnaround of each product.

• Managed routing for daily fluctuations in freight volumes to ensure on-time delivery and reduction of lead time.

• Responded to FDA Import and Compliance Branches for any detained shipments and followed up with FDA office.

• Updated and maintained daily air-ocean in-transit report, receipt report, and inventory report as well as other requests.

• Made recommendations to senior management on how to improve costs, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

• Trained on deviation and change control processes and created deviation report using cGMP and SOP guidelines.

• Entered replenishment stock into inventory using Ross and Oracle ERP systems and checked Good Receipt Notes.

• Oversaw checking in drivers, verifying shipment, checking for damages, and creating/submitting inspection documents. Technical Skills

Ross, Oracle & SAP ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Training, Licenses & Certifications

• Certificate of Achievement for completing Excel II 2010 – Middlesex College, Edison, NJ

• Certificate of Attendance – FDA's New Import Program – 2018

• CSCP Certificate – APICS – 2019

Education

Gujarat University

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

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