Supply Chain Specialist

EPM Scientific; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a Supply Chain professional for a leading pharmaceutical client in the UK. The role focuses on end-to-end supply operations, forecasting, inventory, procurement and logistics across multiple sites and partners.

You will build strong relationships with customers, CMOs and internal teams, coordinate release activities and ensure continuous supply. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of UK/European pharma experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in UK/European pharma supply chains.
• Strong supply chain expertise across demand planning, inventory, procurement, logistics, and continuity.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience operating in multi-country and cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret sales, forecast and inventory data.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with customers, CMOs and internal stakeholders for all supply chain activities.
• Own end-to-end supply operations and drive supply performance.
• Manage forecasting, inventory, procurement and ordering for product availability.
• Oversee logistics and product flow between CMOs, warehouses and internal teams.
• Coordinate batch testing and release activities to support timely market supply.
• Monitor orders, tenders and business opportunities to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Procurement

Logistics

Forecasting

Stock allocation

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Do you want to be a driving force in a rapidly expanding environment, making a tangible difference in the process?

Our Client a leading Pharmaceutical company is looking for a Supply Chain person

Tasks

• Lead relationships with customers, CMOs, and internal stakeholders, acting as the key contact for all supply chain activities.
• Own end-to-end supply operations, proactively resolving issues and driving supply performance.
• Manage forecasting, inventory, procurement, and ordering to ensure optimal product availability.
• Oversee logistics and product flow between CMOs, warehouses, and internal teams.
• Coordinate batch testing and release activities to support timely market supply.
• Monitor orders, tenders, and business opportunities to ensure continuity of supply and service excellence.

Profile:

• 3-5 years of experience within UK and European pharmaceutical supply chains, ideally gained within generic or specialty pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong supply chain expertise spanning demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and supply continuity.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Experience operating in complex, multi-country and cross-functional environments, collaborating with Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting sales, forecast, and inventory data to support informed business decisions and stock allocation strategies.
• Technical and operational understanding gained through hands-on experience in supply chain, manufacturing, pharmaceutical operations, or related industry roles.