Logistics Planner

Essential Pharma are looking for a Logistics Planner to join us. The Logistics Planner is responsible for coordinating all of the group’s logistics requirements with external partners to deliver a compliant, cost effective and efficient delivery process from CMOs to warehouses and DCs and onward to further customer or supplier sites. This role is crucial to be audit compliant.

If you are looking to join a company that is patient centric and high growth, then apply today!

• Organise and book shipments from CMOs to different warehouses and distributors.
• Interact with logistic providers and track shipments.
• Perform inbound and outbound SAP by Design transactions, including Intercompany transfers.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Collect and crosscheck that all Quality documents allow for Goods Receipt and post Good Receipts in SAP for purchased items (batch number, expiry date and manufacturing date).
• Overseeing Sample shipments to Quality.
• Follow up on final release of the Essential Pharma medicines.
• Execute Sales Orders and ensure timely execution in SAP.
• Investigation of temperature deviation reports.
• Investigation and reporting of internal complaints.
• Maintain professional relationships with freight forwarders.
• Maintain tracking log of all shipments and perform analytics.
• Optimising loads and collections to achieve our target logistics cost % of COGS.
• Creation of ‘Customer Cards’ detailing specifics of shipping/contacts/documentation.

Essential Pharma is an international specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to maintaining access to clinically differentiated, niche medicines in small patient populations. Our high-impact portfolio includes over 300 medicines covering ten therapeutic areas, with a focus on the central nervous system (CNS), gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and rare diseases. Our products treat patients in more than 70 countries.

We take a flexible approach to qualifications and instead focus on individuals who can demonstrate strong logistics planning experience.

• Strong MS office skills.
• Significant experience in a Logistic function, preferably with exposure to pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of customs procedures.
• Experience of working in ERP/WMS to manage inventory.
• Evidence of effective communication and stakeholder management.
• GDP and GMP proficiency.
• Knowledge of incoterms.

• Strong Agile thinker who can adapt to situations of high-speed change.
• Problem solver who can work through complex issues.
• Candidate must demonstrate a Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Must demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards.
• Previous demonstration of working effectively as part of a team with strong collaboration.
• Demonstrates a willingness to achieve goals together and respect the view of others.
• Results orientated and accountable for actions.

• Hybrid Working: We offer flexibility and trust from day one, with a balance of remote and office-based work.
• £150 towards your home office – claim purchases back on expenses.
• Pension – you contribute 5% and we offer 5%.
• Life Insurance – lump sum (tax free) death benefit of 4 x basic salary.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Annual Leave – 26 days.
• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus.

We wholeheartedly embrace agile working, recognizing that it enables individuals to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to living by our values forms the bedrock of our inclusive culture, where everyone's voice is valued and respected. Treating each other as adults fosters a sense of autonomy and responsibility, while our inherent social nature is nurtured through engaging groups and events.

We understand the significance of forging connections in the workplace, and our dedication to facilitating these bonds is underscored by regular access to our CEO. Grounded in the principles of dynamism, responsibility, trustworthiness, and collaboration, our values guide our interactions. Furthermore, our unwavering dedication to employee growth and learning is evident through our commitment to personalized development plans, as we believe in fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive.

Right from the interview stage, we encourage candidates to ask us questions, as we understand that it's just as important for us to be the right fit for you as it is for you to be the right fit for us.