Head of Global Supply Planning

GlaxoSmithKline; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Head of Global Supply Planning to lead and enhance our supply chain planning efforts. This pivotal role requires strategic oversight of supply chain decisions, team leadership of a significant group of planning professionals, and collaboration across various stakeholders to meet supply chain targets. The ideal candidate has at least ten years of experience in supply chain management and effective communication skills. This position provides an opportunity to directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our global supply chain operations.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in supply chain management and leadership of complex organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain planning systems and processes.
• Ability to lead through change and deliver tangible business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of over 90 supply chain planning professionals.
• Drive the planning process redesign and manage the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Ensure an optimal end-to-end demand and supply plan across the network.
• Accountable for the business performance for the entire portfolio.
• Responsible for the launch of new products and managing lifecycle programs.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations/Engineering

Job description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street
Posted Date: Jul 21 2025

Head of Global Supply Planning

This role is part of the Global Supply Planning Leadership Team

The posting period will end on the 4th of August in 2025

Job purpose:

The Global Supply Chain team is responsible for orchestrating SC activities worldwide to guarantee reliable and secure delivery of medicines and vaccines while optimizing cost and inventory. To deliver our SC ambition and enable profitable growth, focus is required at planning level to reinforce, integrate & automate planning processes, implement new capabilities and establish a strong SC planning community across the supply chain.

In this context, the role of the Head of Global Supply Planning is to:

Responsible for taking decisions that impact final demand and supply plans to optimize our E2E network Lead a community of planners and develop an empowered, bold, trusted and highly capable planning organization Drive the SC planning transformation to reinforce, integrate & automate planning processes and implement new capabilities Develop and deliver on the strategic roadmap and priorities in collaboration with key stakeholders across the entire supply chain like Manufacturing sites, QA, Procurement, Finance, Commercial Operations to deliver overall Supply Chain targets and ambition Drive the integration across all planning therapy areas into the formation of One Integrated Global Planning Organization Deliver the optimal master plans (0-3 years) for manufacturing sites and CMOs that meets demand (including new product introduction and life cycle changes), cuts lead times and optimizes margins Translate supply chain strategies into priorities for planning to ensure break through targets are delivered (service, lead times, inventory, cost to serve, SKU profitability) Lead and optimize the Supply Chain governance process to enable timely decision making. Collaborate with global process owners and other stakeholders like Finance and Commercial to enable a faster and improved Core Commercial Cycle (IBP)

Key responsibiltities:

• Lead a highly talented and diverse team (90+) of supply chain planning professionals. Set ambitious performance goals and develop an integrated capability development program to build a world class high performing organization spread across multiple geographies
• Drive the planning process re-design and lead an integrated business planning process maturity journey across supply, finance and commercial partners as part of Supply Chain Transformation Program
• Develop and build a continuous improvement and collaborative mindset within the planning community to improve process effectiveness and efficiency and raise the bar on business delivery as benchmarked with our best-in-class peers
• Lead the Annual Planning and Budgeting process in collaboration with Finance and Commercial partners ensuring an optimal and balanced E2E demand and supply plan is in place across the entire internal & external network over the 36-month planning horizon
• Ensure that scenarios and impact (including financials) over the enterprise level are used to drive key planning decisions and robust data and analytics are used to drive faster and informed decision making. Ensure that supply risks are identified proactively to drive resolution for all products through the standard governance and escalation forums
• Accountable for the business performance for entire portfolio, from the demand signal to delivery to all global markets and direct customers, putting effective root cause analysis in place for non-adherence and appropriate corrective actions to continuously improve performance KPI that encompass service, cost and cash to serve and flow across the supply chain
• Responsible for flawless launch of an extensive New Product Introduction, pipeline and life cycle programs including acquisitions, divestments and discontinuations. Ensuring seamless collaboration with key stakeholders like network strategy, manufacturing, regional supply, finance and commercial teams. Accountable for effective transition from long range planning (4-10 years) to operational planning horizons (0-3 years)

Basic Qualifications:

• University degree (Master) in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations/ Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, related operational roles and Leadership of large and complex organizations
• In-depth and hand-on knowledge of Supply Chain Planning systems and processes
• Demonstrated ability to implement a vision, provide direction, lead an organization through change and deliver tangible business value. Demonstrated ability to attract and develop top talent
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, engage and partner with key stakeholders and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and functions
• Demonstrated understanding of industry and technology trends and track record of leading complex business and technology transformation
• A strong understanding of corporate strategy and business acumen. Ability to understand and articulate business-related issues, financial performance and challenge business assumptions
• Demonstrated ability of effective communication and influencing skills both horizontally and vertically across the organization
• High levels of resilience, personal energy and ability to energize and engage others
• Takes initiative and executes independently with accountability and ambition. Demonstrates ability to drive effective prioritization and focus on critical issues with maximum impact
• Fluency in English is a must

*LI-GSK

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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