Supply Chain Specialist - FTC 12 months

Pharmacy2U Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Employee discount at site

Discounted gyms

Health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy in the UK seeks a Supply Chain Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves placing orders, investigating stock issues, and collaborating with suppliers to enhance service quality. Candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain operations, data analysis skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, hybrid working, and extensive benefits, including occupational sick pay and annual leave allowances.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a commercial buying or supply-chain role, either in retail or the supplier base.
• Proven experience of working with complex data and systems to improve the supply-chain process.
• Ability to use Excel at an intermediate level (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Placing orders with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Investigating and implementing action plans for stock-related complaints.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial buying experience

Data analysis skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in FMCG

Job description

Base pay range

Role: Supply Chain Specialist - 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB (Hybrid)

Working days: 2-3 days a week in the office

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE, plus up to a 10% discretionary annual bonus and extensive benefits

Contract type: Fixed‑term contract

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (core hours 09:30 - 16:00)

Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We are a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified and committed to a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

What you'll be doing?

• Placing orders with manufacturers and suppliers
• Proactively following up on purchase orders with suppliers/manufacturers
• Taking lead on investigating any stock‑related complaints and implementing clear, measurable action plans to prevent repeat issues and improve service to customers
• Driving improvement plans to improve availability, service and team routines while reducing stock holding
• Working with wholesalers and manufacturers to understand availability issues, restock dates and duration of supply issues
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to align supply plans with business needs

What's in it for you?

• Occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Employee discount at site
• Discounted gyms (via blue‑light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In‑house mental health support
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
• Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc.)
• Long‑service bonus
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Blue‑light card
• Hybrid working
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% discount on pharmacy services

Who are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in a commercial buying or supply‑chain role, either in retail or the supplier base
• Experience in FMCG preferred
• Proven experience of working with complex data and systems to improve the end‑to‑end supply‑chain process across multiple systems
• Proven experience of analysing data to generate reports and provide insight to drive informed decision making
• Proven experience of planning and implementing supply optimisation projects
• Experience of working in a pressured environment, delivering against tight deadlines
• Ability to use Excel at an intermediate level (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, calculations, sort and filter etc.)
• Proven ability to work both as part of a larger team and individually

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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