Planning & Supply Chain Manager
9 hours ago
Dartford
We are seeking an experienced Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead site-wide planning, scheduling, inventory and customer fulfilment activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will own the end-to-end planning process, ensuring robust data, reliable schedules and consistent delivery to customers and patients. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, customer service performance and continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage site planning processes, including Order Book management, Fixed Finite Scheduling, 0–13 week MPS and 3–24 month S&OP., • Lead inventory management, controlling stock levels and managing aged, short-dated and expired inventory (both company- and customer-owned)., • Run site Planning, Scheduling and Order Fulfilment (OFM) processes to agreed cadence., • Define and track KPIs to measure planning, scheduling and inventory effectiveness., • Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling efficiency., • Build strong partnerships with central procurement and key suppliers., • Line manage the Customer Services team, ensuring clear communication and strong customer relationships., • Act as a role model for safety, quality, GMP compliance and company values., • Contribute as an active member of the site leadership team, influencing cross-functionally. About You • Proven experience leading planning processes in a manufacturing environment (pharma, FMCG or regulated industries preferred)., • Strong understanding of GMP / cGMP requirements; pharmaceutical experience advantageous., • Experience in make-to-order or complex manufacturing operations highly desirable., • Confident leader able to operate in a fast-paced, pressurised environment., • Commercially astute, data-driven and passionate about continuous improvement., • Able to influence stakeholders at all levels, including without direct authority. If you’re motivated by delivering for customers and patients, enjoy driving operational improvements, and want to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing site, we’d love to hear from you.