Job Ref: 213289760

Date: 2021-03-03 18:42:47

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Head of Supply Chain & Procurement (Pharmaceuticals)

I am currently working with an exciting, Global Pharmaceutical company in Buckinghamshire who are looking for a Head of Supply Chain and Procurement.

Role Purpose:

Ensure the supply of products and services for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics is at an optimum service level, with the highest efficiency and fully compliant.

Responsible for managing all corresponding processes including forecasting & demand planning, supply management, warehousing- & customer- & distribution-services by external providers, and operational launch management.

Responsibilities:

Drive the performance of supply chain operations with metrics including inventory management and destruction-, distribution- cost control
Manages planning process from forecasting to supply planning ensuring optimum replenishment leading to best service levels at low inventory values
Create, modify and issue purchase orders, stock transfer orders and supply schedules to company and 3rd party supply points
monitor and optimize local KPIs including demand plan accuracy & -volatility, BIAS, DOS, supply reliability, local inventories & 3rd party performance
Select, together with the global category manager for warehousing & logistics the 3PL's for the Affiliates (UK, IE, Nordics)
Define and adapt the distribution structure, support contract negotiation as required and manage contracts for service provision in Distribution services working in collaboration with Procurement
Member of UK Leadership Team to provide strategic direction and leadership within the local affiliate
Oversee and project manage all portfolio acquisitions and divestments in affiliates working collaboratively with HQ and 3rd party suppliersRequirements:

Pharmaceuticals industry experience
Degree in economics, engineering, sciences, or supply chain/operations management
Comprehensive experience in supply chain planning, execution and logistics
Experience with distribution/import of controlled/un licenced drugs
Excellent business process knowledge (order to invoice, forecasting & replenishment, purchase to pay)
Proven experience in managing 3rd party logistics service providers
Excellent analytical skills and experience in SAP-based planning and ERP- systemsIf this Head of Supply Chain & Procurement position looks as though it could be of interest to you, please get in touch ASAP!

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