Supply Chain Manager

Role: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Dartford, Kent & Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 per annum

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

• Define inventory holding strategy and targets
• Lead the preparation of a rolling master manufacturing forecast, articulating key recommendations and decisions to the management team
• Supply chain management of product Supply Chain throughout its lifecycle from development to exit
• 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
• Lead projects to simplify the existing Supply Chain and ensure that processes and dossiers are updated
• Help sales team to communicate with customers for supply related matters

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 sales teams to develop volume based pricing scenarios for contract negotiations
• Manage service performance against agreed standards in the contract and quality requirements
• Work with R&D and Technical head for Project management of technical transfers between manufacturing locations
• Management of stock forecasting and ordering process with manufacturers
• 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
• Ensure compliance to the relevant company SOP & current MHRA & EU GDP requirement
• Drive sustainable compliance to current global quality requirements
• 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

Secondary - to provide cover as support as required.

• Strong consultative and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to summarize and communicate at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to take initiative and work with different departments as a team player within the organisation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Facilitation and Leadership skills

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to degree level in science or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operations
• Demand planning model experience on the ERP system
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to take initiative and work with different departments as a team player within the organisation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Facilitation and Leadership skills

If you are interested in the role of Supply Chain Manager in Dartford, Kent, then apply online with an up to date CV detailing all of your relevant experience.