Demand Planner

Butler Ross; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical business in Reading is seeking a Demand Planner to oversee supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning within the pharmaceutical industry and possess strong planning and communication skills. This role offers a salary of up to £36,000 and includes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience within supply chain and demand planning in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Pharma industry knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in planning, purchasing cycles, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Organisation

Problem-solving

Capability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 planning specifically within a 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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 & Conditions

Salary: Up to £36k

Hybrid working - 2 days WFH

Candidate fit

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