Supply Chain Planner & Senior Supply Chain Planner (2 Roles)

Proclinical Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences recruiter is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Surrey, UK. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless availability of pharmaceutical products, focusing on stock management and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating inventory replenishment, monitoring stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing logistics operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with SAP. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the supply chain domain.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, particularly in forecasting and planning.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated integrity and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate replenishment of finished goods.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize write-offs.
• Manage relationships with CMOs for effective collaboration.
• Organize shipments, including customs documentation.
• Conduct planning to align supply with demand.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Agile thinking

Tools

SAP ByDesign

MS Office

Job description

Keep life-saving medicines moving-join us as a Supply Chain Planner and make seamless delivery your mission.

Proclinical is seeking a Supply Chain Planner and a Senior Supply Chain Planner for permanent roles based in Surrey. These positions focus on ensuring the seamless availability of pharmaceutical products to patients, avoiding stock-outs, and maintaining strong collaboration across various stakeholders, including commercial, regulatory, and manufacturing teams

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the replenishment of finished goods to distribution centers and third-party partners.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize write-offs due to expiration and initiate redistribution activities when necessary.
• Manage relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to ensure effective collaboration.
• Organize and oversee shipments, including customs documentation and quality release processes.
• Conduct multi-site, multi-market, and multi-level planning to align supply with market demand.
• Analyze market forecasts, address deviations, and collaborate with commercial teams to define annual quantities and rolling forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of supply chain activities in SAP, maintaining compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Oversee logistics operations, adhering to GDP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and compliance programs.
• Raise and manage change controls and deviations, ensuring procedural adherence.Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance scorecards for CMOs.
• Act as a team lead in the absence of the line manager.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, particularly in forecasting, planning, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and data-driven approach.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Proficiency in GDP and GMP standards.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with SAP ByDesign and strong MS Office skills.
• Agile thinker with problem-solving capabilities and a growth mindset.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and collaborative teamwork.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Ed Little at [e-mail].

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