Branded Medical Supply Chain Planner

AmerisourceBergen; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical solutions is seeking a Branded Medical Supply Chain Planner to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will manage replenishment duties, customer ordering processes, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring optimal service levels and efficiency. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform replenishment tasks efficiently to ensure stock availability.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee bespoke customer ordering processes against monthly deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Background in supply chain, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Join our Branded Medical Supply Chain team as a Branded Medical Supply Chain Planner. In this pivotal role, you will support replenishment duties for a range of manufacturers, manage bespoke customer ordering processes, facilitate product transfers, and assist with various day-to-day tasks aligned with our business needs. Your ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be essential as you respond to their requests and provide exceptional service while meeting our agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

Location: Hybrid (Chessington, Surrey)

Company: Alliance Healthcare

Key Responsibilities:

• Replenishment Duties:

  • Perform replenishment tasks efficiently to ensure stock availability at all times.

  • Maintain a service level of 99% or greater.

  • Follow up on late deliveries and out-of-stock situations.

  • Obtain weekly stock information from manufacturers.

  • Maintain updated customer messaging and lean inventory levels in line with order cycles.

  • Conduct analyses for reporting and performance.

• Range Review:

  • Identify and implement efficiencies within your managed range, including new product setup and discontinuations.

  • Manage master product data and product life cycle management.

• Customer Order Management:

  • Oversee bespoke customer ordering processes against monthly deadlines.

  • Support the supply chain team with annual leave cover and day-to-day activities.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management:

  • Establish and maintain professional long-term relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.

Role Complexity:

• Manage replenishment using various platforms.

• Provide daily support to the supply chain team in a fast-paced environment.

• Prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills are critical.

• Background in supply chain, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals is advantageous.

• Ability to analyse and interpret numerical data is a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (intermediate skills like Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) and Outlook.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact.

• On-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge in supply chain operations.

• Opportunities for career growth within a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization.

• Company Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme.

• Pension Scheme: Comprehensive pension plan to secure your future.

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays for a healthy work-life balance.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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