Operations Manager at Weekday AI — India

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About The Role

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.