Dechra
Supply Planner

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Supply Planner - 12 months Fixed Term Salaried Contract (maternity cover)
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Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.
The Opportunity
The Supply Planner is responsible for managing the cross-functional coordination and alignment of Dechra's finished goods supply requirements to our customers in the North American and International markets. Working with the business' commercial colleagues within these business units and a key focus on building relationships with our manufacturing partners within internal sites and the Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) network.
Contributing to the development and delivery of a supply plan supporting the strategy for global products including introduction of new products and territories into the portfolio. Make appropriate product supply set up and focused commercial decisions.
So, what will you be doing?
This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
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- Activities will include all elements of planning and control of stock including new processes to introduce global ways of working for replenishment planning. This can also include demand planning.
- Contribute to the delivery of a customer focused supply plan to support the overall category strategy.
- Delivery and implementation of supply plans for global products which demonstrate a deep understanding of our replenishment systems.
- Undertake ongoing management of stock and associated supply chain activities effectively and efficiently to maximize sales and minimize cost to the business, as appropriate.
- Achieve targeted stock and service objectives for specific financial measures and performance critical metric.
- Maintain effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify any risk and ensure the correct level of mitigation and appropriate escalation is in place to ensure supply to the market.
- Participant in and/or lead improvement projects to improve Supply Chain capabilities.
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life.
We're particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:
- BA/BSc degree or Business-related qualification preferred.
- Must have experience in a supply planning role, ideally within a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Negotiation and customer/stakeholder relationship building skills.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of Planning and forecasting.
- Ability to utilize MS Office with advanced excel skills.
- Ability to work in a fluid fast moving environment with the ability to identify improvements.
- Lateral thinker capable of delivering imaginative, pragmatic solutions with high commercial acumen.
- Comfortable credibly communicating to various audiences.


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Additional Information
- Occasional travel may be required with this role.
- This role is based in Manchester / hybrid.
What we can offer you
- 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Assurance
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Discounted Pet Food
About the Company
If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.
Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us.
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