Senior Supply Chain Planner

Butler Ross; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Reading is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Planner. In this role, you will manage end-to-end supply chain processes ensuring optimal inventory levels and fulfilling global customer demands. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits, with the flexibility of working two days per week from home. Candidates should have experience in supply chain, ideally in healthcare, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, preferably within healthcare or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Manage global supply networks for timely delivery.
• Monitor and control inventory levels.
• Oversee relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Implement process improvements.

Skills

Supply Chain

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation in Reading. This role offers up to 40,000 plus benefits, with the flexibility of working two days per week from home.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end supply chain processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring optimal inventory levels while fulfilling the demands of global customers. This position plays a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and inventory management.

Role responsibilities of the Senior Supply Chain Planner include:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to optimise supply planning
• Manage global supply networks, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to service levels
• Monitor and control inventory levels to balance product availability with minimizing excess stock
• Oversee relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) to ensure quality and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with overall business objectives
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Person Specification for the Senior Supply Chain Planner:

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, ideally within a healthcare or pharmaceutical environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary

Up to 40k

This position offers 2 days per week working from home only

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain planner, supply planning specialist, demand planning manager, demand planning coordinator, demand planner, supply chain coordinator, supply chain analyst, forecasting analyst or supply chain scheduler