Supply Chain & Inventory Scheduling Manager
Location:
London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)
Reporting to:
Executive Leadership Team
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
£30,000–£55,000 base salary (depending on experience) + performance-based bonus + equity options after 6 months + benefits
About the Company
Our client is a leading medical cannabis company with established operations in the UK, Germany, and Australia. Currently focused on the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of medical cannabis products, they are now expanding into clinical care and patient services through a new private clinic and pharmacy initiative. With a mission to disrupt traditional care pathways, this new service will offer a seamless, patient-focused experience from consultation to prescription and delivery.
To support this growth, the company is hiring a Supply Chain & Inventory Planning Manager to optimise its international supply chain and inventory management across multiple markets and regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities
Global Supply Chain Management
* Support the global supply chain strategy for cannabis-based medicines across cultivation, processing, and distribution stages.
* Manage international supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, onboarding, and performance oversight.
* Ensure uninterrupted product availability across the UK, Germany, Australia, and other emerging markets.
Operational Coordination
* Oversee scheduling from cultivator to manufacturer to distribution hub (e.g. UK-based site).
Inventory Scheduling & Forecasting
* Build and manage robust inventory scheduling processes to align with patient demand and clinic/pharmacy distribution needs.
* Forecast supply needs using demand planning tools and real-time sales insights to maintain appropriate stock levels across regions.
Regulatory & Licensing Oversight
* Own the licensing process for controlled substance import/export, including coordination with Home Office, MHRA, and equivalent global regulators.
* Ensure compliance with GDP/GMP, customs, and country-specific documentation and handling procedures.
* Manage batch tracking, audit readiness, and documentation control end-to-end.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Essential Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of supply chain management experience within pharmaceuticals, biotech, or other tightly regulated industries.
* Proven expertise in managing international supplier networks and operating in a scale-up or fast-growth environment.
* Strong grasp of regulatory and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Preferred Attributes
* Experience within the medical cannabis sector, with industry knowledge and established relationships across cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution partners.
* Comfortable leading cross-functional projects across operations, regulatory, quality, and commercial functions.
* Data-driven mindset with experience using supply planning and inventory tools.
What's On Offer
* Leadership role in a mission-driven company, shaping the future of cannabis-based medicine access.
* Hands-on ownership of a global supply chain during a period of exciting clinical and commercial expansion.
Our client is not just distributing products — they're reshaping how patients access life-changing medicines. By joining now, you'll play a pivotal role in building a truly integrated medical cannabis service that combines innovation, accessibility, and compassion.