Supply Planner

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Supply Planner for a 24/7 MHRA/FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the UK. The role involves developing production schedules, managing MPS and MRP, and ensuring material availability to sustain uninterrupted supply.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement and Logistics to optimise campaigns, manage inventory, and drive OTIF performance while adhering to GMP/GDP standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in supply planning within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing.
• Experience in MHRA/FDA‑regulated GMP facility.
• Proven knowledge of MPS, MRP, capacity planning and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing short‑ and long‑term Master Production Schedules (MPS) aligned with demand.
• Plan and optimise production campaigns to maximise capacity and minimise changeovers.
• Execute MRP activities to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and resolve shortages.
• Coordinate production plans with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, QC, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and Warehouse teams.
• Incorporate maintenance schedules, QA release timelines and batch documentation into plans.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics with 3PLs and packaging partners.
• Support S&OP and Supply Review meetings and monitor OTIF and inventory KPIs.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with GMP, GDP and regulations.

Skills

MPS

MRP

SAP

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Supply Planner – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (OSD)

Our client is a well‑established pharmaceutical manufacturer operating a 24/7 MHRA and FDA‑regulated production facility in the UK. The organisation specialises in the manufacture of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) products and has built a strong reputation for quality, compliance and supply reliability. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join their operations team.

The Role

This key position is responsible for planning and coordinating production across a continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing operation. Reporting into the Supply Chain function, the successful candidate will develop and manage production schedules, ensure material availability, optimise manufacturing campaigns and work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver uninterrupted product supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and managing short‑ and long‑term Master Production Schedules (MPS) that are aligned with customer demand.
• Planning and optimising production campaigns to maximise capacity utilisation and minimise changeovers.
• Executing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging components.
• Monitoring inventory levels and proactively resolving material shortages.
• Co‑ordinating production plans with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and Warehouse teams.
• Incorporating maintenance schedules, QA release timelines and batch documentation requirements into production plans.
• Co‑ordinating inbound and outbound logistics with third‑party providers and packaging partners.
• Supporting S&OP and Supply Review meetings and monitoring key performance indicators such as OTIF, schedule adherence and inventory performance.
• Ensuring all planning activities comply with GMP, GDP and regulatory requirements.

The Person

• 7–10 years of recent experience in supply planning within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Essential experience within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing.
• Experience working within an MHRA/FDA‑regulated GMP manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management and SAP.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• The legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000–£55,000 with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a highly respected pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation and play a pivotal role in ensuring product supply continuity.