Supply Chain Planner

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Marlow is looking for an Operational Supply Chain Planner to ensure supply continuity and manage inventory efficiently. This role involves collaborating across teams to optimize supply chain processes and necessitates extensive experience in Supply Chain Planning, particularly within the Life Sciences sector. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, alongside strong analytical and collaboration skills. Join us to contribute to patient-focused solutions in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Planning within Life Sciences.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning concepts and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity and inventory optimisation.
• Manage open purchase orders and production schedules.
• Provide accurate forecasts to suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong process and systems knowledge

Strong data analysis

Strong skills in Excel

Experience with PowerBi or similar tools

Ability to collaborate across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Amicus Therapeutics is a global, patient-dedicated biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering high-quality medicines for people living with rare metabolic diseases.

This role is a key operational role within the global supply chain planning team, responsible for ensuring supply continuity, inventory optimisation, and cross-functional alignment across multiple global brands. This role requires a proactive, analytical, and collaborative professional who can translate strategic supply chain objectives into actionable plans and drive execution with precision.

Lead the tracking and management of open purchase orders and production schedules in coordination with the External Manufacturing team. Maintain and update IT systems, open PO trackers, and production schedule trackers. Analyse the impact of schedule changes, implement mitigation plans, and elevate issues as needed.

Provide accurate forecasts and purchase orders to suppliers and internal stakeholders in line with contractual obligations and internal planning processes. Monitor supplier performance and ensure alignment with production and delivery timelines.

Utilising a collaborative and consensus building approach with stakeholders to understand and plan Balance global demand with supply for finished goods across all brands, ensuring continuity and cost efficiency. Manage inventory levels to minimise obsolescence while maintaining service levels and stock thresholds.

Engage with cross-functional teams using a collaborative and consensus-driven approach to understand demand drivers and supply constraints.

Partner with the wider supply chain team to translate strategic initiatives into operational plans, including product launches and manufacturing projects.

Work closely with the Demand Manager to manage market replenishment and support successful new market introductions.

Own weekly inventory reporting, including months-on-hand analysis and identification of anomalies, obsolescence risks, and supply opportunities.

Provide inventory movement data to support month-end and year-end financial reporting in compliance with audit requirements.

Identify, track, and plan for artwork component changes to ensure timely compliance with regulatory implementation requirements.

Act as the supply chain point of contact for assigned products and provide coverage for the Strategic Supply Chain Manager as needed.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. APICS, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Professional Work Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience of Supply Chain Planning within Life Sciences or related industry.
• Qualified candidates will have knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning concepts and best practices.

Experience and Skills

• Strong process and systems knowledge
• Specific experience in the areas of Supply Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management and Sales and Operations Planning
• Strong data analysis, data management and quantitative skills
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerBi or similar analytical tools
• Working within an ERP or planning system environment is desirable

Other skills/Attributes

• Demonstrated alignment with Amicus Mission Focus Behaviours
• Passion for rare disease and patient focused
• Entrepreneurial spirit, curious mind and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and cultures

Location

• Marlow, UK

We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. Our unique experiences, backgrounds and range of cultural perspectives enrich how we approach opportunities, pushing ideas as far and as fast as possible with patients always our top priority. Employee expertise, intelligence, and creativity drives our innovation, and our passion and commitment to excellence. Our “Three Pillars of DEI” are interwoven into our Amicus culture and expands one person, one word, and one act at a time. For our employees, these three pillars are a touchstone for inspiration, guidance, and encouragement.

Amicus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will judge all applicants based on their qualifications for the job, without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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