Supply Chain Manager – UK & Europe

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Job Title:Supply Chain Manager – UK & Europe

Location:London, United Kingdom

Company:Cipla EU Limited

Industry:Pharmaceuticals

Function:Supply Chain Management

Experience Required:4-6 years

Role Overview:

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:

1. Supply Chain Visibility Initiative:
2. Develop and implement a framework to provide end-to-end visibility across the supply chain (from manufacturing and shipping to quality release and distribution).
3. 3PL Optimization:
4. Evaluate and identify qualified, cost-effective 3PL partners for existing and new markets with a focus on driving logistics cost savings and service improvements.
5. EDI-Based Ordering Setup in DTM market
6. 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
• Act as the primary liaison between India HQ and EU stakeholders for production, dispatch planning, and shipment execution.
• 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

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-border operations, with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• 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

Preferred Skills:

• Project management experience
• Exposure to European regulatory frameworks and CMO/3PL management
• Experience with EDI implementations or systems integrations in pharma/logistics
• Ability to work across cultures and time zones, with excellent communication and coordination skills