SCM Intern

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (DRL) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services &Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products - Dr. Reddy's offers a portfolio of products and services including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. The company's major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy's operates in markets across the globe. Dr Reddy's Laboratories was incorporated in the year 1984 in Hyderabad. The company was established by Dr K Anji Reddy whose passion for drug discovery and his pioneering contributions led the way for making medicines affordable. At Dr. Reddy’s, we are constantly looking for opportunities that allow us to bring expensive medicines within the reach of millions around the world. The belief that Good Health Can’t Wait inspires us to delve deep into understanding the needs of patients and do all that it takes to fulfil them. Good Health Can’t Wait.’ These simple words describe the deep-rooted belief that drives us. 'Good Health’ is always our goal. We see medicines not just as molecules, but as means to help patients regain their health. As a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, we realize our unique role; we have the ethical and moral imperative to ensure good health can be delivered to those who need it, and to promote wellness among them. 'Can't Wait’ reflects our commitment to act with speed to find innovative solutions that address the unmet needs of patients, and to accelerate access to much-needed medicines for people around the world. Our belief is guided by our principles - Empathy and Dynamism - which provide both guidance for our current behaviour and inspiration for our future actions.

Project: External Manufacturing Operating Model Assessment

Project Objective

Assess and redesign the operating model for managing external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs) to improve efficiency, clarify accountabilities, optimize inventory, and align processes with industry best practices.

Key Work Areas

• Current-State Assessment

  • Map existing processes across Europe and India.
  • Understand roles, responsibilities, and decision-making structures.
  • Identify process variations, overlaps, and gaps.

• Supply Planning & Coordination

  • Evaluate planning and replenishment processes.
  • Assess interactions between internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.

• Inventory Management

  • Analyze inventory policies, stocking strategies, and performance metrics.
  • Identify excess inventory, working capital, and obsolescence risks.
  • Recommend optimization levers to reduce inventory costs.

• Governance & Stakeholder Management

  • Review governance forums, escalation mechanisms, and accountability structures.
  • Define clear ownership across functions and geographies.
  • Strengthen cross-functional and partner collaboration models.

• Process Efficiency & Automation

  • Identify manual interventions and non-value-added activities.
  • Assess opportunities for digitization and automation.
  • Recommend process simplification and standardization initiatives.

• Future-State Operating Model Design

  • Define roles, responsibilities, and RACI framework.
  • Develop a standardized operating model across regions.
  • Benchmark against industry best practices and leading organizations.

Expected Outcomes

• Clearly defined ownership and accountabilities.
• Standardized processes across regions.
• Improved planning and stakeholder coordination.
• Reduced inventory and working capital costs.
• Increased automation and operational efficiency.
• Future-ready operating model aligned with business growth objectives.

MBA - Operations

• Exposure to global external manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Experience working on a live strategic business project.
• Hands-on learning in process improvement, inventory management, and operating model design.
• Mentorship from experienced supply chain professionals