Pharma Supply Chain Planner — End-to-End & SAP Expert

STADA; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage and optimize the entire supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree or relevant qualifications, strong planning and communication skills, and experience with SAP. The role offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and numerous health benefits including private medical insurance and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and purchasing cycle including MRP is desirable.
• Pharma industry experience with knowledge of GMP/GDP is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the end-to-end supply chain including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Optimize the use of SAP, negotiate with suppliers on inventory management-related parameters.
• Produce regular KPI reporting across multiple supply chain metrics.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Intermediate Excel knowledge

Education

Degree or CIPS/APICS/BPICS qualification

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Microsoft packages

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage and optimize the entire supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree or relevant qualifications, strong planning and communication skills, and experience with SAP. The role offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and numerous health benefits including private medical insurance and wellness support.