Supply Chain Manager - Kent - 6 Month Contract

Supply Chain Manager - 6 month contract - Kent - £25,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to be based in Sandwich Kent on an initial 6 month contract.

Key Accountability's:
Sales Monitoring
1.Use Excel to analyse trends of sales data, compare data points to benchmark statistics and propose values for future stock allocations to customers. Produce file notes using a standard Word template
2.Analyse results from external audits of dispensing at customers' pharmacies, propose values for future stock allocations and document actions using standard templates
3.Completing general office tasks like mailing letters, raising requests for dispensing audits etc
4.Potentially monitoring sales exception reports, analysing trends of activity and recommending actions, dependent on time, workload and ability.

Supply Planning and Inventory Management
*Assist with maintaining global reporting systems to ensure that they reflect accurate information. Ensure visibility of accurate market inventory, sales and forecast information through the established replenishment systems
*Monitor inventory levels. Follow up on delivery plans and product release, coordinating with Plants, Supply Points, market Qualified Persons, Replenishment Centre and Distribution.
*Highlight and escalate short supply situations to minimise service issues. Work closely with the responsible Demand Manager to mitigate as far as possible.
*Run reports to track expiry dating of market inventory and highlight issues to responsible Demand Manager for mitigation and proper accounting.
*Prepare and disseminates weekly stock availability and other management reports using Excel.
*Ensure global systems are maintained in line with Supply Chain Agreement (SCA) parameters.
*Assist in monitoring performance through the established Global Supply Chain metrics, and support continuous improvement in those metrics and the data collection for those metrics.
*Ensure relevant Demand Management SOPs and working practice documents are maintained and accurate to current operating practices.

Prior Experience Required
*Solid technical knowledge Microsoft Excel. Outlook and SAP would also be a distinct advantage.
*Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Well organized and tenacious.
*Self-Motivated with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently
*Previous Supply Chain Management experience
*Previous Pharmaceutical experience desirable but not essential