Supply Chain Planner (maternity cover)

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! About MWI MWI Animal Health UK: Founded by veterinarians, for veterinarians. MWI Animal Health, part of AmerisourceBergen (within the Fortune Top 10) has a wealth of experience delivering a quality wholesale service, a secure supply chain and business continuity for customers across the UK. Combined with marketing-leading, innovative practice technology and one of the largest group purchasing organisations, we work in partnership to support veterinary practices, animal owners, manufacturers and retailers. We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Planner. This is a full-time position, on a fixed-term contract with an expected duration of 15 months. You will report to the Supply Planning Team Manager. The role will involve placing purchase orders and expediting deliveries in line with the MRP system. You will be responsible for optimising our inventory by ensuring that we keep the correct levels to service customers whilst avoiding overstocking or expired stock. Responsibilities: Create purchase orders in line with demand and forecasting systems to align with Customer orders. Expedite efficiently, accurately, professionally and within set time limits, to ensure best delivery dates are achieved then communicated within the business. The prompt update of item master data regarding long term delay of products. Work with all customer facing teams & Marketing when updates are requested in order to inform Customers the availability of specific products and communicate any availability issues (shortages, production delays, etc). Identify any supplier issues, e.g., delivery timescales, price increases, obsolescence, MOQ requirements, etc., to the Supply Planning Team Manager in a timely manner. Negotiate best pricing and improved delivery times for new quotes and source alternatives for delisted product by working with key stakeholders. To work with Quality to ensure that suppliers are meeting the required standards of quality and delivery. Monitor and feedback quality issues to proactively improve performance. Work with the Supply Planning Team Manager to create and control a Preferred Supplier List. Work closely with key stakeholders to improve efficiency and improve perfect order scores. Ensure both the MWI Warehouse team and Suppliers understand delivery priorities. Provide recommendations for safety stock based on sales, lead times and supplier performance. Report on obsolete, clearance and aged stock, interpreting information in order to flag stock at risk to the Sales team to enable decisions to be taken. Work with customer facing teams to track and recommend actions to reduce unsaleable/obsolete stock, including root cause analysis. Monitor stock expiry dates. Handle stock traceability and quality queries from Suppliers and Regulatory department and investigate as appropriate. When product is unavailable from designated source to resource product from other avenues taking into account price and demand. From time to time, additional duties and responsibilities will also be required in line with Company requirements. The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out any other reasonable task as requested, appropriate to the scope of the post. . Requirements: Recent Supply Chain experience Previous experience managing suppliers and optimising supplier base Be an excellent communicator both verbally and in written formats Computer literate in Microsoft Office at minimum intermediate level Previous working knowledge of SAP Background in logistics or pharma What Cencora offers: Mostly remote position with occasional travel to either our Stoke on Trent or Castle Cary office Opportunity to implement own ideas t o develop the team for the end goal of the company and the customers Be part of a team that is constantly improving and optimising our processes Be part of a crucial sector that plays an essential role in animal health, making your work meaningful and directly contributing to the improvement of veterinary care What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full time Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details About MWI MWI Animal Health UK: Founded by veterinarians, for veterinarians. MWI Animal Health, part of AmerisourceBergen (within the Fortune Top 10) has a wealth of experience delivering a quality wholesale service, a secure supply chain and business continuity for customers across the UK. Combined with marketing-leading, innovative practice technology and one of the largest group purchasing organisations, we work in partnership to support veterinary practices, animal owners, manufacturers and retailers. Job Details: We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Planner. This is a full-time position, on a fixed-term contract with an expected duration of 15 months. You will report to the Supply Planning Team Manager. The role will involve placing purchase orders and expediting deliveries in line with the MRP system. You will be responsible for optimising our inventory by ensuring that we keep the correct levels to service customers whilst avoiding overstocking or expired stock. Responsibilities: Create purchase orders in line with demand and forecasting systems to align with Customer orders. Expedite efficiently, accurately, professionally and within set time limits, to ensure best delivery dates are achieved then communicated within the business. The prompt update of item master data regarding long term delay of products. Work with all customer facing teams & Marketing when updates are requested in order to inform Customers the availability of specific products and communicate any availability issues (shortages, production delays, etc). Identify any supplier issues, e.g., delivery timescales, price increases, obsolescence, MOQ requirements, etc., to the Supply Planning Team Manager in a timely manner. Negotiate best pricing and improved delivery times for new quotes and source alternatives for delisted product by working with key stakeholders. To work with Quality to ensure that suppliers are meeting the required standards of quality and delivery. Monitor and feedback quality issues to proactively improve performance. Work with the Supply Planning Team Manager to create and control a Preferred Supplier List. Work closely with key stakeholders to improve efficiency and improve perfect order scores. Ensure both the MWI Warehouse team and Suppliers understand delivery priorities. Provide recommendations for safety stock based on sales, lead times and supplier performance. Report on obsolete, clearance and aged stock, interpreting information in order to flag stock at risk to the Sales team to enable decisions to be taken. Work with customer facing teams to track and recommend actions to reduce unsaleable/obsolete stock, including root cause analysis. Monitor stock expiry dates. Handle stock traceability and quality queries from Suppliers and Regulatory department and investigate as appropriate. When product is unavailable from designated source to resource product from other avenues taking into account price and demand. From time to time, additional duties and responsibilities will also be required in line with Company requirements. The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out any other reasonable task as requested, appropriate to the scope of the post. . Requirements: Recent Supply Chain experience Previous experience managing suppliers and optimising supplier base Be an excellent communicator both verbally and in written formats Computer literate in Microsoft Office at minimum intermediate level Proven people skills Desirable: Previous working knowledge of SAP Strong Excel skills Background in logistics or pharma What Cencora offers: Mostly remote position with occasional travel to either our Stoke on Trent or Castle Cary office Competitive salary Opportunity to implement own ideas t o develop the team for the end goal of the company and the customers Be part of a team that is constantly improving and optimising our processes Be part of a crucial sector that plays an essential role in animal health, making your work meaningful and directly contributing to the improvement of veterinary care What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Centaur Services Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. 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