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We have an exciting opportunity to join our high performing Compounding business as a UKI Inventory Manager. Compounding manufacture pharmaceuticals such as chemotherapy, antibiotics and nutrition so your role would be making a meaningful impact. As an Inventory Subject Matter Expert you will play a crucial role in optimising inventory management for the UKI. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve inventory reporting and forecasting accuracy.
The successful candidate will work closely within compounding Operations and commercial teams to ensure that month-end results are aligned with company goals. We would love to see applications from candidates that have dealt with complex supply chain, dealing with high cost products. You will have an analytical approach and be confident liasing with multiple stakeholders across the business. In return we offer a competitive salary and a 10% yearly bonus alongside other company benefits. This role can be based from our Thetford, Oxford, Croydon or Stockport sites. We do also offer the option of hybrid working for this role.
* 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
* Employee discount sceheme
* Up to 8% pension contribution
* Westfield healthcare
* Fantastic internal progression opportunities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure accuracy in all aspects of reporting for Month End, Forecast and Budget.
* Methodical and structured approach to problem solving through fact-based analytics, strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Oversee all aspects of compounding master data setups within ERP systems to ensure accuracy and timely maintenance to support business functions and reporting.
* Creates tools that help simplify job tasks and shares these amongst team members.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive experience in inventory management including project management and coordination across multiple functions.
* Expertise in inventory optimisation, demand forecasting, and SIOP processes.
* Background in Finance, Supply Chain or Business administration.
* Technical system skills (Microsoft Office, ACCESS, Tableau).
* Experience of JDE/Merlin/Mecury
* Has the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations. Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise.
* Adopts change, challenges the status quo, and makes recommendations for improvements to processes.
* Ability to work under strict deadlines and changing priorities without supervision.
* Ability to communicate across multiple levels of the organisation, verbally (face to face and virtual) and written.
* Capable of translating complex supply chain challenges into simple communication understood by our partners.
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