Supply Chain Coordinator UK & Ireland

Ferring Pharmaceuticals; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company seeks a Supply Chain Coordinator to oversee logistical operations in the UK & Ireland. This role involves coordinating inbound shipments, managing warehousing activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in supply chain or logistics and over 5 years of experience in a GxP environment. Strong communication skills and proficiency in IT, including SAP, are essential. Join us to make a difference in the lives of others!

Benefits

Parental leave for all employees

Inclusive support package for family building

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse or supply chain coordination, preferably in a regulated (GxP) environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in English (both written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure compliance with documentation.
• Oversee daily warehousing activities and ensure GxP compliance.
• Manage outbound deliveries and resolve shipping issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and coordinate replenishments.
• Handle the return process for damaged or expired products.

Skills

Logistics operations

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong IT skills

SAP S4/Hana proficiency

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Logistics

Job description

Job Description

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring+You

The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and optimizing logistics operations across the UK & Ireland. This includes managing inbound, warehousing activities, inventory, outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with GxP standards. The role involves close coordination of 3/4PL partners, transportation providers, and internal stakeholders.

The role reports directly to the UK&I Finance Director.

Your day at Ferring

Inbound Logistics

• Monitor and coordinate inbound shipments from suppliers and manufacturing sites.
• Ensure timely receipt and accurate documentation of goods.
• Liaise with customs and regulatory bodies when required.

Warehousing Operations

• Oversee daily warehouse activities (3/4 PL partners)
• Ensure GxP compliance in all warehousing processes.
• Implement and maintain SOPs for storage, handling, and distribution.

Outbound Logistics

• Oversees the execution of outbound deliveries to customers and distributors.
• Coordinate with 3PL to ensure timely and compliant shipments.
• Track and resolve delivery issues and delays.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Analyse stock levels and coordinate replenishments.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Returns Coordination

• Manage the return process for damaged, expired, or recalled products.
• Ensure proper documentation and disposition of returned goods.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams for compliant handling.

3/4PL Follow-Up

• Act as the key point of contact for 4PL logistics partners.
• Monitor KPIs, cost and service levels, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Coordinate transportation planning and execution across the region.
• Lead monthly business reviews.

Behind our innovation…There’s you

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse or supply chain coordination, in a regulated (GxP) environment (pharma preferred).
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations, inventory systems, and transportation management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) ismandatory.
• Strong IT skills with experience with SAP S4/Hana, MS Office suite, PowerBI.

People come first at Ferring

Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies

This search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location

Ferring UK