Supply Chain Specialist

Our Client a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist.

• Build and maintain high-level, long‑term relationships with key clients, acting as the main point of contact and as the primary contact between internal stakeholders & CMOs on all supply‑related discussions, including for Commercials (& launches where applicable).
• Have a keen eye for detail and a strong appetite to own and manage day‑to‑day operations, challenges, timely escalation, improve supply performance and drive for closure.
• Maintain end‑to‑end operational visibility and exercise control on all orders & supplies; identify opportunities for improvement through the value chain and foster long‑term growth.
• Facilitate logistics overview and movement between HQ & CMOs and local warehousing.
• Follow‑up for testing & release of batches at all stages for soonest market availability.
• Collect and share forecast and analytics with stakeholders for effective procurement, ordering and inventory maintenance.
• Close tracking & monitoring of all orders, tenders & business opportunities to ensure the business receives what is required in time.

• 3‑4 years of professional experience in UK & EU pharmaceutical supply chain (ideally Generic pharma), with a strong focus on supply chain.
• Ability to facilitate communication with customers and build long‑term relationships to achieve business goals.
• Experience working in multi‑country, cross‑functional environments.
• Proven ability to analyse sales reports and data; experience with stock allocation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain solid relationships with customers.
• Demand forecasting and supply planning, production planning, inventory control and optimisation.
• End‑to‑end supply chain understanding (procurement to distribution).
• Inbound and outbound logistics coordination.
• Warehouse and transportation management.
• Bachelors or Masters in Pharma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, or industry‑specific standards (especially relevant for pharma/manufacturing).
• Understanding of import/export regulations.
• Coordination with freight forwarders.
• Incoterms and shipping documentation knowledge.
• Adherence to internal SOPs and external legal requirements.