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The purpose of this role is to ensure delivery of products on time and in full while maintaining inventory targets across all Rayner portfolios (Pharmaceuticals, OVDs, IOLs, and Factored goods).
You will be responsible for keeping track of inventory, anticipating demand, and suggesting purchases to ensure supply continuity while liaising with Operations, Quality, Customer Service, Regulatory, Sales, Finance, Suppliers, Logistics, and third‑party wholesalers.
Please note that this role is 100% on‑site at our Global HQ in Worthing.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop and oversee the execution of monthly demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
* Review planning 0‑12 month horizon to ensure optimal product supply for Rayner portfolios, balancing inventory levels with customer demand.
* Prepare and drive the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP), ensuring cross‑functional alignment and effective decision‑making at all levels of the organization.
* Proactively identify future supply constraints and develop options to mitigate.
* Select transportation routes to maximise economy by combining shipments.
* Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
* Be responsible for all GxP oversight supply chain activities.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support an efficient supply chain and demand process.
* Actively manage, together with other involved functions, phase‑in and phase‑out of products.
* Lead and execute projects successfully.
* Provide management information.
* Support team when required.
What Experience Do You Need
* Previous experience (minimum 7 years) in sales and operations planning roles, integrated business planning process (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Forecasting).
* Educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience in supply chain).
* Successfully led projects and initiatives working within both commercial and supply chain.
* Successful track record on continuous improvement initiatives.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
* Experience in process automation, simplification (e.g. RCA/RPA).
* Understanding and experience of auditing.
* Knowledge of analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau).
* Knowledge and experience of applying regulation relating to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) in the Pharmaceutical industry.
* Knowledge and experience of working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP).
What We Can Offer You
* On‑site Restaurant for affordable, convenient meals.
* Private Healthcare (access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind.
* Monthly Massages to relax and recharge.
* On‑site Parking for convenience and cost efficiency.
* Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement to care for your mind and body.
* Pension Plan to secure your future.
* Cycle‑to‑work Scheme to stay active and eco‑friendly.
* Enhanced Parental Pay to support new families.
* Referral Bonus to benefit from recommending talent.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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