Interim Supply Planner

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking an Interim Supply Planner for a 3-month contract in Surrey, England. This role involves coordinating supply chain activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring stock levels meet market demands. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in pharmaceuticals and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or FMCG is essential.
• Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation experience required.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate replenishment to distribution channels.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize expirations and manage redistributions.
• Collaborate on forecasts and define annual quantities with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Education

Certification in supply chain management

Job description

Interim Supply Planner - England, Surrey - 3 Month Contract
Our client, a speciality pharmaceutical company based in the South of the UK are looking for a Interim Supply Planner. Experts in their field they have a focus on the central nervous systems,gastroenterology, ophthalmology and rare diseases identifying difficult to manufacture therapeutic products and working with trusted partners to get them to the market.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the replenishment of FGs to Distribution Centre and 3rd party partners- contact point for Distributors
• Keep Commercial up to date of all stock positions so that focused sales campaigns can be delivered when needed.
• Monitor available stock levels meticulously to minimise write-offs due to expiration and prevent destruction by initiating redistribution activities when feasible.
• Manage supplier relationship with CMOs to establish a strong partnership
• Organise and monitor shipments, including customs forms, collaborating with QP for release etc.
• Conduct multi-site/multi-market and multi-level planning to ensure supply from CMOs meets market demand.
• Monitor market forecast and interrogate deviations regarding forecasts / sales
• Collaborate with commercial to Define annual quantities and deliver rolling forecast to suppliers
• Efficiently organise and monitor shipments, ensuring the timely and secure movement of products throughout the supply chain

Requirements:

• A certification in supply chain management or related field can be helpful in this role
• Significant experience in a pharmaceutical industry and / or in FMCG
• Experience of forecasts, planning and inventory management
• Proven experience of having an analytical / numerical /data driven approach
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation.
• A commitment to quality, accuracy and continuous improvement
• Evidence of effective communication and stakeholder management
• GDP and GMP proficiency

If this role is of interest, please apply now!
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