Senior Supply Chain Planner
Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent
We are looking for a Senior Supply Planner!
How You Will Make An Impact
As a Senior Supply Planner, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring optimal inventory levels while meeting the demands of our global customer network. You will play a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and inventory management, including the efficient oversight of finished goods, semi-finished goods, raw materials, accessories, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to support our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions
Key Responsibilities
* Supply Chain Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales input to optimize supply planning activities.
* Global Supply Management: Manage the supply of products to a diverse global network of customers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to service level agreements.
* Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels of finished goods, semi-finished goods, raw materials, and accessories to ensure availability and minimize excess stock and obsolescence.
* CMO Management: Oversee relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring they meet quality standards, delivery timelines, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
* Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, sales, and marketing, to align supply plans with business objectives and customer needs.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization and implement effective strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and manage relationships to support supply continuity.
* System Management: Utilize supply chain management software to analyze and report on supply chain KPIs, generating actionable insights for continuous improvement.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards throughout the supply planning process.
* Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, supply metrics, and forecasts to management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.
What We Are Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS) is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including experience managing CMOs and global supply chains.
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in supply chain management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP is essential for forecasting and raising orders).
* Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge: Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and best practices in supply chain management.
How We Care For You
At Britannia, our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own colleagues. Which is why we give so much in return:
Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
Health benefits provided through BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
Free winter flu jab.
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Enhanced Family Leave.
Plus, many more colleague benefits & celebration events.
Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people's health? We are looking for candidates with positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy friendly working environment in a global team. We would be pleased to get to know you. Please use our online job portal to submit your application: https://jobs.stada.com
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