Clinical Supply Planner – Hybrid, Deliver Life-Saving Meds

AstraZeneca plc; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Macclesfield is seeking a Clinical Supply Planner to translate programme demand into an optimized supply plan within the Clinical Program Supply team. This role supports the CM&S strategy and aims to ensure timely availability of materials.

You will work with CSPLs and Study Leads to align demand and supply, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement using KPIs and Excel analysis. Hybrid working with on-site attendance as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning for pharma or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand into supply plans that meet the inventory strategy.
• Provide forecasts for bill of materials levels and represent Clinical Manufacturing & Supply in S&OP processes.
• Execute the supply plan to ensure kits are available to meet patient demand.
• Place orders with supply chain partners and track progress.
• Escalate issues and coordinate timely release of materials.
• Own inventory and allocate material to match study demand and maintain stock records.

Skills

Planning

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Compliance

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Pharma experience

Digital competence

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Macclesfield is seeking a Clinical Supply Planner to translate programme demand into an optimized supply plan within the Clinical Program Supply team. This role supports the CM&S strategy and aims to ensure timely availability of materials.

You will work with CSPLs and Study Leads to align demand and supply, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement using KPIs and Excel analysis. Hybrid working with on-site attendance as needed.