Supply Chain Senior Demand Lead in Reading, Berkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Supply Chain Senior Demand Lead in Reading to lead the execution of the IBP process and drive alignment across various business functions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, project management skills, and the ability to utilize AI tools for monitoring performance. This role offers a salary between £70,000 - £90,000 per annum and is permanently based in Reading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory processes is an asset.
• Strong internal marketing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the IBP process at market level.
• Drive alignment with Demand Planning and other teams.
• Utilize AI tools for performance monitoring.

Skills

Understanding of pharmaceutical processes

Scenario planning

Change management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

Supply Chain Senior Demand Lead

• Location: Reading
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum

Role

ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Senior Demand Lead to join the supply chain team and become a pivotal link between the supply and commercial functions.

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the five‑step IBP process at market level.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Demand Planning, Business Units, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, and upstream teams using a unified set of data.
• Ensure an efficient, streamlined planning cycle in close partnership with Demand Planners and other Demand Leads.
• Champion IBP best practices through active engagement in the CoE‑led Community of Practice.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver on critical KPIs: Sales Performance, OTIF, MAPE, BIAS, Inventory, and Write‑offs.
• Utilize AI and digital reporting tools to monitor performance and enable data‑driven decisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience and strong understanding of pharmaceutical primary and secondary manufacturing processes is essential.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory processes and requirements an asset.
• Skilled in scenario planning, risk / benefit analysis, contingency planning and problem solving.
• Strong willingness to drive change as well as good internal marketing and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent systems (SAP and Kinaxis) and project management skills and basic understanding of financial function.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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