Supply Chain Planner Manager/Senior Associate

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner Manager/Senior Associate in Basingstoke, UK. The role involves managing pharmaceutical replenishment, inventory management, and ensuring timely order fulfilment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and strong knowledge of inventory processes. This position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum few years of experience in supply chain planning within pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors.
• Proven experience managing 3PL operations and working with distributors.
• Understanding of UK GDP regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate pharmaceutical replenishment from global sites to the UK.
• Ensure timely product availability and delivery to partners.
• Achieve and maintain service level and product availability targets.

Skills

Strong knowledge of inventory management

Replenishment planning

Fulfilment processes

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

PowerBI

Power Automate

Tableau

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job title: Supply Chain Planner Manager/Senior Associate

Location: Basingstoke, UK (hybrid 3/2)

Reports to: Hub Supply Chain Lead

ABOUT LILLY:

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Planner to join our pharmaceutical operations team in the UK at Eli Lilly. You will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless flow of products from global manufacturing sites to the UK market, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring high service levels for both direct and distributor customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Replenishment Planning

• Manage and coordinate pharmaceutical replenishment from global sites to the UK.
• Track supply and demand forecasts for replenishment decisions.
• Monitor inbound shipments and liaise with global teams to resolve issues.

Inventory Management

• Maintain stock levels at 3PL to meet market demand.
• Ensure stock rotation to minimize aging and obsolescence.
• Analyse inventory trends and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Reconcile daily inventory files for accurate reporting.

Order Fulfilment

• Manage direct-to-pharmacy order fulfilment.
• Ensure timely product availability and delivery to partners.
• Monitor and resolve fulfilment issues for customer satisfaction.

Service Level Management

• Achieve and maintain service level and product availability targets.
• Analyse and report performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report KPIs: inventory, service levels, stock aging.
• Participate in S&OP with data and insights for decisions.
• Provide recommendations to improve processes and automation.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum few years of experience in supply chain planning within pharmaceutical, FMCG, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, replenishment planning, and fulfilment processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.
• Proven experience managing 3PL operations and working with distributors.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Experience using SAP and analytical tools such as PowerBI, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar.
• Understanding of UK GDP regulations.
• APICS certification is a plus.

YOU WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF:

You are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you bring a proven track record of teamwork. Self‑motivated and results-oriented, you take initiative and demonstrate accountability in everything you do.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Location: Basingstoke UK - Hybrid (3/2).
• Occasional travel required (10-20% travel).
• Level will depend on candidate experience.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY:

Embracing diversity is at the core of our long‑held value of respect for people. It is the lens through which we understand and respond to the unique needs of the millions of individuals who depend on our medicines.

For us, embracing diversity means understanding, respecting, and valuing differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The greatest measure of our diversity efforts is our ability to attract and retain exceptional employees who feel comfortable in a culture that supports them being themselves.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.