Supply Chain Planner

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals company in Reading seeks a Supply Chain Planner to oversee the entire supply chain process. You will manage customer demand, optimize stock levels, and ensure timely deliveries in compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and communication skills, hold a relevant degree, and preferably have experience in the pharma industry. This position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health benefits through BUPA

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the planning and purchasing cycle is desirable.
• Pharma industry experience with knowledge of GMP/GDP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the end-to-end supply chain.
• Optimize the use of SAP for planning parameters.
• Negotiate with suppliers on inventory management parameters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Education

Degree or CIPS/APICS/BPICS qualification

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Britannia Pharmaceuticals

At STADA we pursue our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Supply Chain Planner

Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner!

How You Will Make An Impact

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate monitoring and coordination of the entire supply chain. This involves managing customer demand, optimizing stock levels, and guaranteeing timely and complete deliveries. You will plan, coordinate, and monitor the end-to-end supply chain, from raw materials and packaging to finished goods, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Your impact will also be seen in optimizing SAP for planning, negotiating inventory parameters with suppliers, and effectively managing new product introductions and customer demands. Furthermore, you will contribute to overall efficiency by producing KPI reports, performing root cause analyses for continuous improvement, and managing supply chain processes while adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the end-to-end supply chain, including raw materials, packaging, and finished goods from 3rd party manufacturers and suppliers through to release to sales in UK and International markets, on time and in full in a GMP compliant manner.
• Optimise the use of SAP, through the maintenance and review of planning parameters.
• Negotiate with suppliers on inventory management-related parameters, such as safety stocks, minimum order quantities, and lead times as required.
• Manage new product introductions, packaging changes, and customer demands, ensuring volumes and requirements are communicated across the business.
• Take account of agreed performance levels, take appropriate corrective actions as required, and communicate risks and opportunities to the business as they arise.
• Produce regular KPI reporting across multiple supply chain metrics, including supplier performance and inventory holding, highlighting trends and areas for improvement. Produce further analysis as required to identify operational issues and support senior management requests.
• Perform root cause analysis routinely to identify improvements across all aspects of Supply Planning.
• Own supply chain processes, document and maintain SOPs, and constantly identify and implement areas of improvement.
• Manage the movement, receipt, and reconciliation of stock within GB01.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates with a degree or CIPS/APICS/BPICS qualification (or working towards one). You should possess excellent communication, strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate can work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment and has sound knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel at an intermediate level. Experience in the planning and purchasing cycle, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP), is desirable, and pharma industry experience with knowledge of GMP/GDP is a significant advantage. A sound understanding of SAP or a similar ERP system is also desirable.

How We Care For You

At Britannia, our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own colleagues. Which is why we give so much in return:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Health benefits provided through BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• 💉 Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more colleague benefits & celebration events.

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people's health? We are looking for candidates with positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy friendly working environment in a global team. We would be pleased to get to know you. Please use our online job portal to submit your application: https://jobs.stada.com