Supply Chain Product Specialist (Planner)

Keep the flow moving—join as a Supply Chain Product Specialist and power precision in pharma logistics.

R&D Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Product Specialist (Planner) to join a dynamic team within the pharmaceutical industry. This role focuses on ensuring efficient supply chain operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule, escalating potential issues to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Manage the returns process for customer orders via Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, collaborating with Quality and Customer Services to minimize stock wastage.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, delivering excellent service while meeting business KPIs.
• Oversee upstream product distribution through effective management of 3PL providers, ensuring timely transportation and storage arrangements.
• Perform regular reporting and data analysis to measure supplier performance and operational efficiency.
• Understand supplier manufacturing processes and timelines to identify and address potential delays in purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical standards, and company SOPs.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience.
• Experience in supply chain and stock management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Supply Chain qualification (e.g., CIPS, APICS, CIPM) is desirable.
• Highly numerate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve operational issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and supply planning systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build constructive stakeholder relationships.

For more information, please contact Emma Miles.

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