Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager

Evolve is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical organisation specialising in specialist therapies to recruit a Supply Chain Manager. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain performance, including demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, and supply issue resolution, ensuring high service levels and product availability. Working closely with internal teams, global stakeholders, and external partners, you will play a key role in improving supply chain resilience, enabling new product launches, and supporting data-driven decision making.
A great opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, regulated environment.
This is a full-time, hybrid role, with two days per week based at our client’s head office in Scotland.
Why Apply?
Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus bonus, pension, private healthcare and much more!
Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.
Ideal Requirements for the Supply Chain Manager
* Proven experience in Supply Chain Management, including demonstrable expertise in demand, supply, and inventory planning within a complex business environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate options, and support effective decision-making.
* Proficiency with supply chain planning systems and data analytics tools, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to improve planning accuracy and performance.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence others effectively to achieve shared objectives.
Role Responsibilities for the Supply Chain Manager
* Lead end-to-end Supply Chain performance for the UK, including weekly SC Issue Management (SCIM), proactively identifying risks within a 12-week horizon and driving timely, data-led solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Own and optimise demand planning and forecasting processes, delivering a robust, unbiased 24-month forecast that reflects market intelligence, business insight, and leadership alignment.
* Drive an effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring demand and supply are fully balanced, with clear visibility of performance, risks, and opportunities presented to UK leadership and global teams.
* Champion inventory health and efficiency, managing stock levels, reducing obsolescence, and ensuring optimal availability through proactive monitoring and continuous improvement of inventory performance.
* Play a key role in New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness and execution, ensuring supply chain alignment across suppliers, logistics, and commercial teams to support successful product launches and minimise risk.
Recruitment Process
2 stage interview process
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Application Process
Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client.
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