Overview
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 expanding into clinical care and patient services through a private clinic and pharmacy initiative.
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, coordinating with Home Office, MHRA, and equivalent 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
* 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.
Job Function & Industries
* Job function: Supply Chain, Distribution, and Administrative
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Retail Pharmacies, and Hospitals and Health Care
Notes: This description includes the core responsibilities and qualifications for the Supply Chain & Inventory Scheduling Manager role. It reflects the information provided by the employer without extraneous postings.
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