Job Position
Sales and Distribution Supply Chain Expert (12 months secondment/FTC)
Location
UK - West Sussex - Worthing
Posting Date
May 6 2026
Closing Date
20th May 2026 (COB)
Overview
We manufacture and supply reliable, high‑quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs. Our supply chain helps bring innovations to patients efficiently. The role will lead sales and distribution activities, working closely with supply chain, customer service and planning colleagues to ensure reliable, compliant and timely product delivery.
Responsibilities
* Manage 0‑2 weeks order book & look‑ahead 2‑4 weeks.
* Delivery Creation Coordination – daily creation of deliveries in MERP, compliance checks, communicate with customers for short shelf‑life batches.
* Provide logistics leadership with performance trends for Right First Time (RFT).
* Sanction Market Management – licence applications, update sales orders, act as key contact for sanctions and export screening.
* Product returns to site – coordinate and execute returns after post‑goods issue.
* Supply of registration samples and ad‑hoc supply requests – coordinate shipments outside global process.
* S&D Master Data Management – manage data objects, customer material records, trade route creations via SID, etc.
* Support dispatch management – optimize dispatching of manufactured product and organize returns from local service providers.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Logistics or related field, or equivalent practical experience/GCSE’s.
* Experience in sales, distribution or commercial operations.
* Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and CRM or sales reporting tools.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or other regulated industries.
* Experience with demand planning, order management or route‑to‑market strategy.
* Proven track record of improving customer service metrics and delivery performance.
* Ability to analyze commercial data and translate findings into clear actions.
* Experience working in cross‑functional teams on change or continuous improvement projects.
Site Information
Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. Consider this when applying.
Benefits
You will join a supportive and inclusive team that values learning and practical development. You will have the chance to lead distribution improvements, broaden your commercial skills, and make a meaningful contribution. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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