Material Scheduler (18 Month FTC/Secondment) in Barnard Castle

This job is with GSK, an inclusive employer. GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site that supports sustained new product introductions and volume increases, contributing revenues of approximately $2 Bn annually. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

In this role you will:

• Create and maintain accurate material schedules across a 0‑12 week horizon to support production plans.
• Monitor stock levels and trigger replenishment actions to prevent supply disruption.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in SAP and update material status to reflect lead times and receipts.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, quality, and production to resolve shortages and change requests.
• Track and report material performance metrics and escalate risks or delays to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement activities to simplify processes and improve on‑time material availability.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in materials scheduling, planning or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on use of SAP or equivalent ERP systems for ordering, inventory and scheduling.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail to manage stock levels and order timing.
• Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and supply partners.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to act quickly under pressure.
• Right to work and able to be on‑site as required; this secondment is on‑site or hybrid depending on site needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and quality systems.
• Familiarity with planning concepts such as safety stock, lead time, and demand smoothing.
• Experience supporting New Product Introductions or launch activities.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis to monitor trends and present findings.
• Previous exposure to inventory cycle counts, stock reconciliations and variance investigations.

Closing Date for Applications: 17th March 2026 (COB)

Application Process

When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information you provide will be used to assess your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Adjustments & Accessibility

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