Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead site-wide planning, scheduling, inventory and customer fulfilment activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.
You will own the end-to-end planning process, ensuring robust data, reliable schedules and consistent delivery to customers and patients. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, customer service performance and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage site planning processes, including Order Book management, Fixed Finite Scheduling, 0–13 week MPS and 3–24 month S&OP.
* Lead inventory management, controlling stock levels and managing aged, short-dated and expired inventory (both company- and customer-owned).
* Run site Planning, Scheduling and Order Fulfilment (OFM) processes to agreed cadence.
* Define and track KPIs to measure planning, scheduling and inventory effectiveness.
* Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling efficiency.
* Build strong partnerships with central procurement and key suppliers.
* Line manage the Customer Services team, ensuring clear communication and strong customer relationships.
* Act as a role model for safety, quality, GMP compliance and company values.
* Contribute as an active member of the site leadership team, influencing cross-functionally.
About You
* Proven experience leading planning processes in a manufacturing environment (pharma, FMCG or regulated industries preferred).
* Strong understanding of GMP / cGMP requirements; pharmaceutical experience advantageous.
* Experience in make-to-order or complex manufacturing operations highly desirable.
* Confident leader able to operate in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
* Commercially astute, data-driven and passionate about continuous improvement.
* Able to influence stakeholders at all levels, including without direct authority.
If you’re motivated by delivering for customers and patients, enjoy driving operational improvements, and want to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing site, we’d love to hear from you.