Skipton, North Yorkshire | Dechra Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing & Supply
Lead the Supply Chain Behind Products That Improve Animal Health Worldwide.
At Dechra, we’re passionate about improving animal health and welfare across the globe. As a leading specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products that support veterinarians and pet owners worldwide.
We’re looking for an experienced Site Supply Chain Manager to join our Skipton manufacturing site and take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, leading planning, materials management, warehousing and customer service activities to ensure products reach customers safely, efficiently and on time.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Site Director, with responsibility for shaping and delivering the site’s supply chain strategy.
You’ll lead a talented team across planning, procurement, warehousing and customer operations, ensuring demand, capacity and inventory are aligned to deliver exceptional service while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the end-to-end supply chain function for the Skipton site
- Drive the S&OP process and create a robust production plan
- Manage demand planning, capacity planning and inventory optimisation
- Oversee warehouse performance, materials replenishment and customer service activities
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer demand is met
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team
- Utilise ERP/MRP systems to strengthen planning and decision-making
- Support long-term business growth through effective forecasting and resource planning.
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in supply chain, production planning or operations leadership within a manufacturing environment (eg. Pharma, Food, FMCG, Chemicals, Aerospace, Automotive).
- Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory management and warehousing operations
- Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities
- Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline preferred
- A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving improvement.
Why Join Dechra?
Make a visible impact in a growing global business
Lead a critical function with genuine influence across the site
Work alongside passionate and talented colleagues
Excellent development and career progression opportunities
Be part of a values-driven culture focused on improving animal health worldwide
In addition, this vacancy offers you many more benefits:
- Excellent working conditions
- Discretionary bonus up to 20%
- Free EV charging points
- 9 day fortnight working pattern
If you’re a proven supply chain leader looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, develop teams and drive operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
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Supply Chain Manager in Skipton employer: Dechra
Dechra is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of international finance. With opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the flexibility of remote work combined with occasional office engagement, Dechra ensures that its team members are supported in achieving both personal and career aspirations while contributing to meaningful financial strategies across global markets.
