Supply Chain Planner

Summary: The role of Supply Chain Planner involves collaborating with a leading pharmaceutical client to manage the supply chain effectively, focusing on raw materials and finished products. The position requires extensive experience in supply chain planning within the pharmaceutical industry and emphasizes teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. This is a fixed-term contract for one year with hybrid working arrangements. The planner will be responsible for end-to-end supply chain management and supporting various supply chain projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast/Demand Management for raw materials & finished products.
• Procurement of Raw Materials & Supply Chain Services.
• Raw Material, Intermediate Product & Finished Product Inventory Management.
• Management of supply chain service providers.
• Support performance metrics communication.
• Support Supply Chain Projects as Required.
• End-to-end supply chain management from forecasting to delivery into 3PLs/Distribution hubs.
• Support S&OP processes to align supply chains with Commercial Operations.
• Monitor supply chain OPEX & CoG budget.
• Support inventory strategies to ensure supply continuity and reduce write-offs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers & service providers.
• Support initiatives to improve compliance, efficiency & cost performance.
• Support cross-functional teams to investigate/resolve deviations and manage change.
• Support in training of supply chain coordinators/interns as required.
• Monitor & communicate performance metrics.
• Maintain compliance with GMP/GPD and applicable laws.

Key Skills:

• Extensive planning and supply chain skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of raw materials and finished products.
• Experience working with 3PL providers and distribution hubs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strategic and hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Understanding of S&OP processes.
• Knowledge of GMP/GPD compliance.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Windsor

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other