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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – UK & Europe
Location: London, United Kingdom
Company: Cipla EU Limited
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Function: Supply Chain Management
Experience Required: 4-6 years
Role Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to manage operations across our UK & European markets. This role will serve as a critical interface between our India HQ, testing laboratories & local distribution partners. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day supply chain activities while also leading strategic projects to enhance visibility, cost efficiency, and automation across our supply network.
Strategic Projects:
The role will involve taking leadership of the following critical, high-impact projects in the first 12–18 months:
* Supply Chain Visibility Initiative:
* Develop and implement a framework to provide end-to-end visibility across the supply chain (from manufacturing and shipping to quality release and distribution).
* 3PL Optimization:
* Evaluate and identify qualified, cost-effective 3PL partners for existing and new markets with a focus on driving logistics cost savings and service improvements.
* EDI-Based Ordering Setup in DTM market
* Lead the design and rollout of an EDI-enabled ordering process for DTM market in collaboration with local partners, commercial teams, and IT, enhancing automation and order accuracy.
Supply chain operations
* Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across manufacturing, quality release, warehousing, and distribution for UK and Europe
* Act as the primary liaison between India HQ and EU stakeholders for production, dispatch planning, and shipment execution.
* Oversee import/export logistics, customs documentation, local batch release, and inventory management
* Handle coordination with contract manufacturers (CMOs), third-party logistics (3PLs), and re-packaging vendors
* Ensure compliance with GDP and EU pharma regulatory requirements
* Collaborate with internal departments such as Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Commercial for smooth product movement and launches
* Analyse and optimize inventory levels to support forecast accuracy and service levels across markets
* Generate supply chain metrics, dashboards, and periodic performance reports for local and global leadership
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field
* 3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain operations, preferably in a global or regional role
* Experience managing EU import/export compliance, batch release, and GDP standards
* Proven ability to manage complex cross-border operations, with strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and SCM planning tools like IBP
* Strong analytical mindset and hands-on experience with supply chain transformation or cost-reduction initiatives
Preferred Skills:
* Project management experience
* Exposure to European regulatory frameworks and CMO/3PL management
* Experience with EDI implementations or systems integrations in pharma/logistics
* Ability to work across cultures and time zones, with excellent communication and coordination skills