Supply Planner - Pharmaceutical Company

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking a supply chain coordinator responsible for managing inventory and ensuring product availability. The ideal candidate has experience in pharma or FMCG, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers up to £40,000 plus a 10% bonus and the opportunity for growth in procurement and supply chain, with hybrid working available.

Benefits

10% bonus

Free lunch provided onsite

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working in pharma/FMCG/manufacturing industry.
• Proactive and excited to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and ensure product availability.
• Manage transport and customs between France, UK, and Ireland.
• Oversee stock movement and reporting in ERP.
• Share stock updates with Sales and Marketing.
• Set up new product SKUs in internal systems.
• Provide stock reports and support documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Excel (VLookUps, Pivot Tables)

Job description

This role will be responsible for managing inventory levels, coordinating supply schedules, and ensuring seamless operations. Based in Reading, our client is a global pharmaceutical company who is looking for someone with an analytical mindset, who is excited to learn and develop, and hit the ground running.

Client Details

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company based in Reading. They offer an innovative and patient-focused environment, with a focus on providing high quality products to customers.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing inventory and ensuring product availability by aligning forecasts with supply plans.
• Manage transport and customs between France, UK, and Ireland.
• Oversee stock movement, booking, and discrepancy reporting in ERP.
• Share weekly and monthly stock updates with Sales and Marketing.
• Set up new product SKUs in internal systems.
• Provide stock reports and support 4PL performance and documentation.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Experience working within a similar role, in the pharma/ FMCG/ manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLookUps, Pivot Tables).
• Proactive and excited to learn and develop.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Up to c. 40,000 plus 10% bonus and package.
• Free lunch provided onsite.
• Hybrid working - 2 days pw onsite in Reading.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the procurement and supply chain department.