Supply Chain Associate

The Star; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Uxbridge is seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to manage end-to-end operations. The role involves handling import clearance, monitoring inventory, and producing reports while ensuring compliance and efficiency across the UK market. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers continuous professional development and an engaging work culture.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Varied role with genuine responsibility

Exposure to multiple business areas

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK pharmaceutical industry, ideally within supply chain (manufacturer or 3PL).
• Strong Excel capability and experience working with ERP systems.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing time-critical import clearance for inbound pharmaceutical shipments.
• Monitoring inventory through live shipment schedules and bespoke reporting.
• Producing regular supply chain reports for internal stakeholders.
• Supporting demand planning for existing and new products.
• Managing and reviewing vendors, including value-added and clinical homecare services.

Skills

Experience in the UK pharmaceutical industry

Strong Excel capability

Stakeholder management skills

Organised and analytical

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

You'll support end-to-end UK supply chain operations, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Managing time‑critical import clearance for inbound pharmaceutical shipments
• Monitoring inventory through live shipment schedules and bespoke reporting
• Maintaining product master data, customer pricing files, and RTB requests
• Producing regular supply chain reports for internal stakeholders
• Supporting demand planning for existing and new products
• Creating and submitting inventory orders to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Managing sample requests, stock takes, and quarterly sample counts
• Monitoring obsolete stock and supporting annual destruction processes
• Supporting S&OP meetings, SOX controls, CRP/Evergreen submissions, and audits
• Managing and reviewing vendors, including value‑added and clinical homecare services
• Assisting with budgeting, invoice reconciliation, and cost‑efficiency initiatives
• Contributing to cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• A broad, varied role with genuine responsibility and visibility
• Exposure to commercial, finance, quality, and operational teams
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values creativity, integrity, challenge, and high performance

If you're ready to take the next step in your pharmaceutical supply chain career and want a role where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK pharmaceutical industry, ideally within supply chain (manufacturer or 3PL)
• Degree‑educated
• Strong Excel capability and experience working with ERP systems
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, analytical, and solution‑focusedExperience with clinical homecare is an advantage

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Supply Chain professional to join a fast‑paced pharmaceutical organisation operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives under pressure, and wants to play a hands‑on role in ensuring continuity of supply, strong vendor partnerships, and operational excellence across the UK market.