Supply Planner-Pharmaceutical
Location: Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire (NN7)
Company: LM Manufacturing Limited
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Monday to Friday
Benefits
- 21 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Additional annual leave based on length of service (up to 4 additional days)
- Company pension scheme
- 7 days paid sick leave following successful completion of probation
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Free on-site parking
- GP On Demand Service
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation
About the Role
LM Manufacturing Limited is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in production planning, inventory management and supply chain coordination, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of pharmaceutical products while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial teams to develop robust production and supply plans that meet customer demand and maximise operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short and long-term production and supply plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities.
- Create and manage Master Production Schedules for manufacturing, quality inspection and packaging operations.
- Plan and optimise production campaigns to maximise equipment utilisation, minimise changeovers and improve operational efficiency.
- Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, packaging components and production materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock levels to support production while minimising excess inventory.
- Perform capacity planning and scenario analysis to identify and mitigate risks relating to material availability, production capacity and customer demand.
- Coordinate production schedules with Engineering to ensure planned maintenance activities are incorporated into manufacturing plans.
- Incorporate Quality Assurance release timelines, batch documentation and quality approval activities into production schedules.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities with third-party logistics providers, suppliers and packaging partners.
- Manage customer purchase orders and ensure finished products are delivered on time while maintaining effective communication with customers and Marketing Authorisation Holders.
- Track supply chain performance and monitor key performance indicators including On Time In Full (OTIF), schedule adherence and inventory performance.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Review meetings by preparing planning data and performance reports.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure alignment of business priorities.
- Ensure all planning and supply chain activities comply with GMP, GDP and company quality standards.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within production planning and supply chain processes.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing production schedules and coordinating manufacturing activities.
- Good understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or similar planning software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable
- Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or regulated manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements.
- Experience participating in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Understanding of inventory management, forecasting and supply chain optimisation.
Why Join LM Manufacturing?
LM Manufacturing is entering an exciting phase of growth following its acquisition by Zydus Lifesciences, a global healthcare company with operations across multiple international markets.
As part of this integration, we are investing in our people, manufacturing capability, quality systems and operational excellence. Joining LM Manufacturing offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing pharmaceutical organisation while developing your career within a global business.
Please note that our corporate website and LinkedIn presence are currently being updated to reflect the recent acquisition and organisational changes. As a result, some online information may not yet fully represent our current structure, capabilities and future direction.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a key role in ensuring the efficient supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Pay: £24,420.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
