Senior Supply Chain Planner

At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high‑quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA. Britannia Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK‑based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, and in particular, the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. We are highly committed to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease.

How You Will Make An Impact

As a Senior Supply Planner, you will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end supply chain processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring optimal inventory levels while meeting the demands of our global customer network. You will play a crucial role in forecasting, planning, and inventory management, including the efficient oversight of finished goods, semi‑finished goods, raw materials, accessories, and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to support our commitment to delivering high‑quality healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales input to optimize supply planning activities.
• Global Supply Management: Manage the supply of products to a diverse global network of customers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to service level agreements.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels of finished goods, semi‑finished goods, raw materials, and accessories to ensure availability and minimize excess stock and obsolescence.
• CMO Management: Oversee relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring they meet quality standards, delivery timelines, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including production, procurement, sales, and marketing, to align supply plans with business objectives and customer needs.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization and implement effective strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and manage relationships to support supply continuity.
• System Management: Utilize supply chain management software to analyze and report on supply chain KPIs, generating actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards throughout the supply planning process.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, supply metrics, and forecasts to management, providing insights and recommendations for decision‑making.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including experience managing CMOs and global supply chains.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in supply chain management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP is essential for forecasting and raising orders). Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge: Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and best practices in supply chain management.

How We Care For You

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Health benefits provided through BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Many more colleague benefits.