Business Analyst

Escritor y articulista; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pharmaceutical company seeks an experienced Business Analyst for a pivotal 12-month role in demand planning on a transformative supply chain programme. This hybrid position will focus on automating processes and enhancing decision-making across global operations, requiring strong analytical skills and experience with advanced planning systems.

Qualifications

• Proven Business Analyst experience in pharmaceutical supply chains.
• Strong background in demand planning.
• Experience with advanced planning systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of demand planning initiatives.
• Identify automation opportunities in supply chain processes.
• Engage with cross-functional teams for impactful project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement

Tools

OMP

Planning automation tools

Job description

Business Analyst Demand Planning Macclesfield (Hybrid) - 12 months - £450 p/d (Outside IR35)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Analyst to join a major pharmaceutical company on a transformative supply chain programme. This role plays a pivotal part in the evolution of supply chain operations, with a specific focus on demand planning. As the organisation embraces more agile, automated, and data-driven models, youll contribute to the design and deployment of streamlined processes that drive efficiency and enhance decision-making across global operations.

This role will see you supporting the development and execution of planning and digital enablement initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful work packages. With demand planning at the core of this transformation, your ability to identify automation opportunities, reduce manual effort, and embed new ways of working into business-as-usual will be key to success. Flexibility is essential, as you'll operate across a variety of initiatives from process redesign to change management and stakeholder engagement.

If you are a Business Analyst with strong experience in pharmaceutical supply chains, particularly within planning and transformation projects, then we want to hear from you!

Key Requirements

• Proven Business Analyst experience within pharmaceutical supply chain environments
• Strong background in demand planning
• Experience with advanced planning systems (preferably OMP) and planning automation tools
• Exposure to digital tools, segmentation, and process simplification initiatives
• stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Agile or Lean methodologies and regulated industries (highly desirable)
  
  

Day Rate: £450 p/d (Outside IR35)

Location: Macclesfield (hybrid, to be reduced after induction)

Duration: 12-month (possible extensions)

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