Logistics, Planning and Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Please note that this position is leased through a third party agency Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – UK & Europe

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Function: Supply Chain Management

We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to manage operations across our UK & European markets. This role will serve as a critical interface between our India HQ, testing laboratories & local distribution partners. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day supply chain activities while also leading strategic projects to enhance visibility, cost efficiency, and automation across our supply network.

Strategic Projects

The role will involve taking leadership of the following critical, high-impact projects in the first 12–18 months:

# Supply Chain Visibility Initiative

# Develop and implement a framework to provide end-to-end visibility across the supply chain (from manufacturing and shipping to quality release and distribution).

#Evaluate and identify qualified, cost-effective 3PL partners for existing and new markets with a focus on driving logistics cost savings and service improvements.

# Lead the design and rollout of an EDI-enabled ordering process for DTM market in collaboration with local partners, commercial teams, and IT, enhancing automation and order accuracy.

Supply chain operations

Manage end-to-end supply chain operations across manufacturing, quality release, warehousing, and distribution for UK and Europe

Oversee import/export logistics, customs documentation, local batch release, and inventory management

Handle coordination with contract manufacturers (CMOs), third-party logistics (3PLs), and re-packaging vendors

Ensure compliance with GDP and EU pharma regulatory requirements

Collaborate with internal departments such as Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and Commercial for smooth product movement and launches

Analyse and optimize inventory levels to support forecast accuracy and service levels across markets

Generate supply chain metrics, dashboards, and periodic performance reports for local and global leadership

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field

~3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain operations, preferably in a global or regional role

~ Experience managing EU import/export compliance, batch release, and GDP standards

~ Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and SCM planning tools like IBP

~ Strong analytical mindset and hands-on experience with supply chain transformation or cost-reduction initiatives

Project management experience

Exposure to European regulatory frameworks and CMO/3PL management

Experience with EDI implementations or systems integrations in pharma/logistics