Demand Planner

Butler Ross; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical business in Reading is seeking a Demand Planner to manage supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning within the pharmaceutical sector and strong organisational skills. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £36,000 and involves responsibilities across operational planning and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience within supply chain and demand planning in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience in planning, purchasing cycles, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational interactions across markets to meet forecasted requirements.
• Plan and monitor the supply chain to ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiate supplier inventory parameters and lead times.
• Oversee new product introductions and customer demand communication.
• Lead month-end and KPI reporting, identifying trends for improvement.
• Provide customer overviews at S&OP meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning

Organisation

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in SAP

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner to join a leading pharmaceutical business based in Reading with a salary up to 36,000.

Candidates will have previous experience within supply chain and demand planner specifically within an pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational interactions across markets to meet forecasted requirements
• Plan and monitor the supply chain to ensure timely delivery
• Negotiate supplier inventory parameters the safety stocks and lead times
• Oversee new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demand communication
• Lead month-end and KPI reporting, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Provide customer overviews at S&OP meetings and perform root cause analysis for improvements

Person Specification

• Strong communication, planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or similar
• Pharma industry knowledge is a plus
• Experience in planning, purchasing cycles and manufacturing process
• Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment

Salary

Up to 36k

Working pattern

Hybrid working - 2 days WFH

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a demand planner, supply chain specialist, S&OP planner, demand forecaster, demand planning assistant, demand planning manager, planning manager, supply chain analyst, procurement analyst, forecast analyst, supply chain coordinator or supply chain planner