External Supply Planner Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

STADA; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is seeking a Supply Planner to enhance inventory management and production planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal supply chain performance while achieving service level targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG or pharmaceuticals, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Hybrid working

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through Medicash

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in supply chain planning and demand management.
• Experience of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory in line with the commercial plan.
• Coordinate with production teams based on demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with suppliers for timely delivery.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Demand Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors

Tools

SAP

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Commercial Supply Chain Planning Team…

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – External Supply Planner

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

As a Supply Planner, you are responsible for management of the inventory in line with the commercial plan. To ensure availability of product to successfully execute the Demand Plan for the UK business to ensure our commercial opportunities are realised and service level targets are achieved.

You will be responsible for production planning, working with internal or external manufacturers, planning & procurement teams to enable correct & on time production. You will work closely with the Supply planning manager to manage risk to service & reduce supply chain costs. As a key pillar of the Integrated Business Planning Process, ensuring the supply plan is accurate and reconcilable versus business objectives. Your focus will be on monitoring performance to assess efficiency & effectiveness of supply chain operations, resolving problems when they arise and mitigating risk.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Inventory Management: Ensuring that inventory levels are maintained at optimal levels to meet demand without overstocking.
• Production Planning: Coordinating with production teams to schedule manufacturing activities based on demand forecasts.
• Supplier Coordination: Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components needed for production.
• Capacity planning: Working with internal & external suppliers to maximise opportunities & reduce constraints.
• Sales & Operations Planning process: To contribute to the UK S&OP process by feeding in key Supply and NPD information and actions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including procurement, marketing, production, and finance to align inventory actions with commercial goals. Establish effective working relationships with the Global Supply Chain Planning and be an active member of the community to support standardisation across the STADA SC network.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and deliver against supply chain KPIs and provide regular reporting.

What We Are Looking For

• A solid foundation of supply chain planning and\or demand management experience ideally in the FMCG and\or pharmaceutical sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for a Demand or Supply Specialist that wants to broaden their skills to gain more rounded knowledge in an end-to-end Supply Chain role.
• Experience of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and able to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external third-party suppliers, acting as the interface between commercial and in-house supply, ensuring collaboration around demand and supply, balancing service, inventory health and operational efficiency
• Understanding of Sales & Operations Planning or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Good analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage your own workload, adhering to project timelines and perform critical thinking to overcome the challenges of the transition project.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

Health benefits provided through our Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.

Free winter flu jab.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Enhanced Family Leave.

Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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