Supply Chain Planner Senior Associate/Associate

Eli Lilly and; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Basingstoke is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Planner Senior Associate/Associate to manage inventory and fulfilment processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain planning within the pharmaceutical or related industries. This role offers a hybrid working model and responsibilities include managing replenishment, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring service level targets are met.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Occasional travel opportunities

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate replenishment from pre-wholesaler sites to UK Logistic Service Providers.
• Maintain stock levels at multiple Logistic Service Provider locations.
• Manage direct-to-pharmacy order fulfilment.
• Achieve and maintain service level and product availability targets.
• Track and report KPIs: inventory, service levels, stock aging.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

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

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

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 Senior Associate/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 replenishment from pre-wholesaler sites to UK Logistic Service Providers and global sites to Ireland.
• Monitor inbound shipments and liaise with global supply chain teams to resolve issues.

Inventory Management

• Maintain stock levels at multiple Logistic Service Provider locations.
• 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.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve processes and automation.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 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.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience using SAP and analytical tools (PowerBI, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience managing 3PL operations and working with distributors.
• Understanding of UK GDP regulations.

YOU WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF:

You are an excellent problem-solver with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high attention to detail. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you have a proven track record of working effectively within a team. Your ability to stay focused under pressure and deliver results will set you apart.

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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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.

lily 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.