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

Proclinical Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences recruiter is seeking a Supply Chain Planner based in England. The role emphasizes planning and coordinating the replenishment of pharmaceutical products to ensure availability to patients. Responsibilities include managing stock levels, liaising with manufacturing partners, and ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices. The ideal candidate has a background in forecasting and planning within the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry and possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills. This is a permanent position with opportunities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, particularly in supply chain.
• Proficiency in GDP and GMP standards.
• Demonstrated integrity and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate replenishment of finished goods.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize expirations.
• Manage relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations.
• Organize shipments and quality release processes.
• Conduct multi-market planning to align supply with demand.
• Ensure compliance in supply chain activities via SAP.
• Oversee logistics operations adhering to Quality Management Systems.
• Act as a team lead in the absence of the manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven approach

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Agile mindset

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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