Interim Supply Chain Manager (3 months +)

ZipRecruiter; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Uxbridge is seeking an Interim Supply Chain Manager to oversee logistics, distribution, and inventory. The role includes managing end-to-end operations and optimizing supply chain processes. Candidates should have strong experience in regulated environments and knowledge of logistics systems like SAP. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity for extension or temp-to-perm

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong supply chain experience in a regulated environment.
• Solid knowledge of logistics, inventory, and planning systems.
• Proactive and analytical mindset with continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations including warehousing and transportation.
• Lead inventory optimization and shelf-life management.
• Act as the operational point of contact for 3PLs and global supply teams.
• Support compliance with GDP and internal audit standards.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects for service level improvements.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Logistics knowledge

Inventory planning

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We're supporting a global pharmaceutical business with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee secondary distribution and drive operational excellence across their regional network. This role will involve lots of communication across the supply chain to make sure products are in the right place at the right time.

Your new role

In this Interim Supply Chain Manager role, you'll be responsible for ensuring product availability at the right time, cost, and quality. You will be managing logistics, distribution, inventory, and demand planning across UKIE. This role plays a key part in supporting commercial goals, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high service levels and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end supply chain operations including warehousing, transportation, import/export, and customer service, driving forecast accuracy through local S&OP planning and supporting product launches and discontinuations.
• Leading inventory optimisation and shelf-life management to minimise waste and improve availability
• Acting as the operational point of contact for 3PLs and global supply teams, ensuring KPI adherence
• Supporting compliance with GDP and internal audit standards, maintaining documentation and SOPs
• Contributing to cross-functional projects aimed at improving service levels and reducing costs

What you\'ll need to succeed

You\'ll bring strong supply chain experience within a regulated or complex environment, with solid knowledge of logistics, inventory, and planning systems (SAP or similar). You\'ll be confident working cross-functionally, with a proactive and analytical mindset, and a focus on continuous improvement.

What you\'ll receive

A competitive daily rate with a chance of either extension or temp-to-perm opportunity. This is a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a business that values quality, service, and innovation. This organisation is a hybrid employer with 3 days on site (Uxbridge) and 2 days from home.

How to apply

Think you might be the right fit? For a confidential discussion and more information, please click 'apply' to submit your CV.

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