Associate Director/ Director-JIT( Central Operations)

Associate Director/Director- JIT ( Central Operations) About Truemeds Truemeds is a pioneering, technology-driven telehealth and e-pharmacy platform redefining affordable healthcare access across India. Founded in 2019 by Akshat Nayyar and Dr. Kunal Wani, Truemeds empowers chronic patients to reduce their monthly medicine bills by up to 51% through high-quality generic substitutes sourced exclusively from the top 1% pharmaceutical manufacturers in India. Our vision is simple yet powerful- to make healthcare affordable and accessible for every Indian household. With our distinctive tagline, Naam ki nahi, Kaam ki Medicine, were driving a fundamental mindset shift in how India approaches healthcare. In August 2025, Truemeds closed an $85 million Series C funding round led by Accel and Peak XV Partners, with continued backing from West Bridge Capital and Info Edge Ventures Role Overview We are looking for a highly execution-driven JIT Supply Chain Central Operations Leader to manage centralized supply chain operations with a strong focus on Just-in-Time (JIT) supply planning, order flow optimization, and inventory efficiency. This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, warehouses, vendors, and demand planning teams, enabling fast and reliable fulfilment while maintaining minimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in centralized supply chain operations, inventory planning, fulfilment operations, and cross-functional coordination, preferably in pharma, healthcare, e-commerce, FMCG. Key Responsibilities JIT Supply Chain Execution Drive end-to-end Just-in-Time (JIT) supply chain operations across centralized systemsEnsure timely availability of products with minimal inventory holdingOptimize order-to-fulfilment workflows to reduce delays and improve service levelsManage daily supply chain operations to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flowCentral Operations Management Oversee centralized operational workflows across multiple warehouses or distribution centresMonitor and manage order allocation, replenishment cycles, and fulfilment timelinesEnsure operational alignment between procurement, logistics, and warehouse teaMaintain high accuracy in order processing and inventory movementDemand Planning & Inventory Optimization Collaborate with demand planning teams to align supply with forecasted demandOptimize inventory levels, safety stock thresholds, and replenishment cyclesMonitor stock availability and proactively address shortages or overstock risksDrive improvements in inventory turnover and working capital efficiencyVendor & Procurement Coordination Coordinate closely with procurement teams to ensure timely supplier deliveriesMonitor supplier lead times and improve vendor responsivenessSupport vendor scheduling aligned with JIT requirementsCarefully navigate vendor margins and have a good eye for numbersTechnology & Data Utilization Ensure effective use of ERP/WMS systems for centralized operationsDevelop dashboards to track supply chain KPIsCross-Functional Coordination Work closely with procurement, warehouse, logistics, finance, and planning teamsResolve operational issues quickly and effectively Qualifications Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business AdministrationMBA in Operations / Supply Chain Management preferredCertifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, APICS, or CIPS preferred Experience Requirements 4-6+ years in SCM Consulting Experience or JIT-based supply chain environmentsExperience in multi-location supply environmentsPrior experience in pharma, e-commerce, healthcare, FMCG, or manufacturing preferredHands on with number crunching, has a good understanding of margins in numbers .