Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

Physiol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Physiol seeks a Senior Global Supply Chain Planner to drive end-to-end demand and supply planning, inventory control, and data-driven improvements across global operations.

You will coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and suppliers across multiple regions, lead S&OP processes and implement process optimisations to improve service levels and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering.
• 7–10 years in demand and supply planning, including 2–3 years in a senior/lead role.
• Experience leading a monthly S&OP/IBP cycle, aligning Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes: forecasting, safety stock, ABC/XYZ, obsolescence.
• Proficiency in planning systems (SAP IBP/APO, Kinaxis, o9) and ERPs (SAP/Oracle). Advanced Excel; SQL/Python advantageous.
• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP preferred; FDA/MDR/ISO 13485 knowledge a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts from historical data, trends and sales projections.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to incorporate market intelligence into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvements in forecasting methods.
• Create and manage supply plans to meet inventory targets and product availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production to align supply with demand.
• Identify and mitigate supply disruptions with contingency plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement optimization strategies to reduce carrying costs.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis and recommend stock policies and safety stock levels.
• Communicate performance metrics to stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional reviews.
• Lead or participate in supply chain projects to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business/Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Kinaxis

o9

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Details: Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

Full details of the job.

Job Requisition Name

Job Requisition Name Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

Job Requisition No

Job Requisition No VN8532

Work Location Name

Work Location Name UK - Remote

Worker Basis

Worker Basis Full Time

Worker Type

Worker Type Employee

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date Feb 1, 2027

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, and sales projections.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to incorporate market intelligence and promotional plans into demand forecasts.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting methods.

Supply Planning:

• Create and manage supply plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely product availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to align supply plans with demand forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce carrying costs and improve turnover rates.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis and provide recommendations for inventory policies and safety stock levels.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of supply and demand plans.
• Communicate supply chain performance metrics and key insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to review forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize advanced analytics and forecasting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on demand trends, inventory status, and supply chain performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management.
• Lead or participate in supply chain projects aimed at optimizing operations and reducing costs.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in demand and supply planning, including at least 2–3 years in a senior or lead role, with experience in global planning across multiple regions or countries. Experience in distributor-based markets and regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Experience leading a monthly S&OP/IBP cycle, aligning Sales, Finance, and Operations teams on demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Strong knowledge of demand and supply planning processes, including statistical and consensus forecasting, forecast accuracy and bias analysis, inventory optimization, safety stock calculation, ABC/XYZ segmentation, and excess and obsolescence management.
• Proficiency in planning systems such as SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, o9, or similar, and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Advanced Excel skills are required; experience with Power BI or Tableau is preferred. SQL or Python is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess uncertainty, distinguish demand signals from forecast bias, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate planning insights and trade-offs, influence without authority, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and respectfully challenge assumptions.
• Relevant certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM, ASCM CSCP, CPF/CDDP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt are preferred. Experience with planning-system implementations and knowledge of regulatory requirements such as FDA, MDR, or ISO 13485 are an advantage.
• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with global teams.