At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage replenishment and oversee customer ordering processes in a dynamic supply chain environment.
- Company: Join a leading pharmaceutical distributor with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working model, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Initial 3-month contract with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the healthcare sector while developing your supply chain skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or FMCG is a plus; strong organisational and relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 30 £ per hour.
Robert Half is partnering with a pharmaceutical distributor to recruit a Supply Chain Planner for an initial 3-month contract with the potential to extend.
This role is responsible for managing the replenishment of a specific range of manufacturers, overseeing bespoke customer ordering processes, handling product transfers, and supporting day-to-day operational tasks that may evolve with business needs.
Responsibilities: Manage replenishment for a designated range of manufacturers, ensuring 99%+ service levels.
Monitor stock levels, follow up on late deliveries, and resolve out-of-stock issues.
Maintain lean inventory in line with order cycles and contractual requirements.
Process purchase orders, adjustments, and product transfers.
Support new product setups, discontinuations, and product lifecycle management.
Manage bespoke customer ordering processes to monthly deadlines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide cover for team members during absences and assist with ad hoc supply chain tasks.
Experience: Background in supply chain, replenishment, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, or consumer healthcare (advantageous but not essential).
Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
Proficient in MS Outlook and intermediate Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas).
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Organisation: Initial 3-month contract on an hourly rate Hybrid working model, with offices based in Surrey (initially 5 days per week in the office during training) Competitive hourly rate
