Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
Kent (Hybrid)
15 minute walk from Dartford Train Station
Pharmaceutical Company
Job Purpose
Management of the supply chain for UK and International markets and relationships with our partner contract manufacturing organisations (CMO) and distribution service organisations (4PL & 3PL).
Key Responsibilities
Defining and taking the lead on the production planning strategy and plans to ensure that company meets its business objectives
- Lead the preparation of a rolling master manufacturing forecast, articulating key recommendations and decisions to the management team
- Working closely with R&D and Technical colleagues to ensure that supply chain requirements are considered during technical transfer of the product
- Track and drive supply chain metrics as well as leading the development of the S&OP process
To act as the commercial interface with our internal and external manufacturing and distribution partners
- Work with R&D and Technical head for all contract negotiations with contract manufacturers
- Work with R&D and Technical head for Project management of technical transfers between manufacturing locations
- Optimisation of stock holdings of finished packs, FP and API to ensure overall costs are minimised
Drive continuous improvement in the departments processes and responsibilities
- Work with finance and sales department to create a continuous improvement culture and drive the execution of robust cost savings programs through inventory and non-inventory areas
Drive sustainable compliance to current global quality requirements
- Ensure compliance to the relevant company SOP & current MHRA & EU GDP requirement
- Participate in resolving quality matters with contract manufacturers
- Participate in resolving supply chain matters with distribution partners
Management and development of the supply chain and customer services team
- Lead the team in setting clear objectives, providing consistent direction, ensuring ownership and accountability and driving high performance
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to degree level in a science related subject or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical supply chain operations
- Demand planning model experience using ERP systems
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Facilitation and Leadership skills