Clinical Supply Planner — Hybrid, Data-Driven & Impactful

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield is seeking a Clinical Supply Planner to translate programme demand into a robust supply plan across clinical trials. You will develop optimized plans aligned with the Clinical Supply Chain Strategy and collaborate with CSPL, Clinical Study Leads, manufacturing, quality, external suppliers, logistics and finance to ensure timely materials and patient-focused outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and excellent English

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Planning in pharma or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Translating demand into supply plans, which meet the inventory strategy set out by the Programme Lead (CSPL, Clinical Supply Planning Lead)
• Providing forecasts to our supply chain partners for each of the bill of material levels in the supply chain and representing Clinical Manufacturing & Supply in commercial S&OE/S&OP
• Executing the supply plan to ensure kits are available to meet patient demand
• Placing orders with a range of supply chain partners
• Tracking progress & escalating issues
• Ensuring timely release of materials through co-ordination of supply chain team
• Owning inventory; Creating and allocating material to match individual study demand & maintaining accurate stock keeping records

Skills

Planning

Prioritization

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Compliance Mindset

Excel

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

English Communication

Education

APICS/CSCP or equivalent

Tools

ERP/APS systems

Job description

AstraZeneca in Macclesfield is seeking a Clinical Supply Planner to translate programme demand into a robust supply plan across clinical trials. You will develop optimized plans aligned with the Clinical Supply Chain Strategy and collaborate with CSPL, Clinical Study Leads, manufacturing, quality, external suppliers, logistics and finance to ensure timely materials and patient-focused outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and excellent English