A fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner to join a leading pharmaceutical business based in Reading with a salary up to £36,000. Candidates will have previous experience within supply chain and demand planner specifically within an pharmaceutical environment. Role responsibilities of the Demand Planner include: Manage operational interactions across markets to meet forecasted requirements Plan and monitor the supply chain to ensure timely delivery Negotiate supplier inventory parameters the safety stocks and lead times Oversee new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demand communication Lead month-end and KPI reporting, identifying trends and areas for improvement Provide customer overviews at S&OP meetings and perform root cause analysis for improvements Person Specification of the Demand Planner: Strong communication, planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or similar Pharma industry knowledge is a plus Experience in planning, purchasing cycles and manufacturing process Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment Salary Up to £36k Hybrid working - 2 days WFH This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a demand planner, supply chain specialist, S&OP planner, demand forecaster, demand planning assistant, demand planning manager, planning manager, supply chain analyst, procurement analyst, forecast analyst, supply chain coordinator or supply chain planner