Supply Chain Manager
Core
Lead the UK supply chain for life-changing medicines, balancing resilience, compliance, and cost to ensure uninterrupted patient access.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Manager (Pharmaceuticals)
Builds
New supply models (home delivery, hub-and-spoke), reliable product availability, and efficient distribution networks.
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic supply model design, GDP/GMP regulatory compliance, stock and inventory optimization, portfolio transitions and launches, distribution partner management, incident management, team leadership and capability building
Preferred skills
End-to-end distribution knowledge (pre-wholesale to Pharmacy), supply chain software solutions
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Design and implement new supply models; serve as GDP/GMP lead for GxP activities; optimize stock parameters to minimize obsolescence; manage product range rationalization and new launches; ensure SLA adherence with wholesalers; manage inbound supply SLAs and incident response; build internal and external stakeholder relationships; recruit, develop, and mentor direct reports.