Global Supply Chain Planning Director (API)

Global Supply Chain Planning Director (API)

This role is a two year Fixed Term Contract.

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

Lead a team of supply chain planning professionals in the operational delivery and transformation of Small Molecule API Planning across a network of internal and external sites. You will work across demand, manufacturing and inventory teams to ensure reliable supply and efficient use of resources. You will collaborate with commercial, finance, quality and IT teams to improve planning processes and tools. We value clear thinkers who simplify complexity, drive measurable improvements, and support people to learn and grow. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to support GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supply chain planning professionals in a direct and matrixed capacity to define and deliver best in class standards, governance and service for supply planning of Small Molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
• Ensure the operational readiness for the Primary Planning Supply Chain Transformation, partnering with the SCT Programme team to ensure process standards and team capabilities are in place for the successful implementation of OMP
• Single point of accountability delivering optimized API supply plan across all assets (internal and external) for Medicines Small Molecule API supply chain over the 36 month planning horizon from raw materials to API, including micronisation
• Leverage the long range forecast, Strategic and Commercial insights, to drive robust planning for the 5 year demand horizon for primary sites
• Define and lead performance management across API to ensure adherence to service KPIs and inventory targets, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions to recover performance that is off track
• Own the effectiveness and delivery of Primary weekly and monthly planning including SCIM, Supply Review Meetings, Supply Chain Review Meetings, S&OP and MPR
• Leadership of the API Planning Team and Small Molecule Portfolio Planning Managers partnering with Finance, Therapy Planning and Strategy teams to deliver the PRF, Make/Buy and inventory submissions for the annual budget cycle
• Identify and manage key supply chain risks for Small Molecule API, proposing mitigation plans and escalating appropriately through franchise RMCB
• Ensure effective Supply Management through the product lifecycle for the Small Molecule portfolio, including New Product Introduction (NPI), allocation and rationing
• Collaborate with Strategy teams to drive initiatives from Strategy into Execution including network and sourcing changes

Basic Qualification

• Degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Significant experience in supply chain planning, inventory optimisation or integrated business planning within a complex, multi site organisation.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain planning within pharmaceuticals
• Proven record of leading cross functional planning or transformation programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Practical experience using data, analytics or automation to improve planning decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to present complex topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Understanding of Primary/API Planning
• People management experience
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across the Supply Chain

Location and Working Pattern

This role is based at our central London HQ, and operates on a hybrid working model. You will be expected to work on site 2/3 days per week to collaborate with cross functional teams and support critical planning activities.

What to expect from the role

You will influence important supply decisions that matter to patients and the business. You will join a supportive team that values clear communication, practical problem solving and continuous learning. You will be given ownership, resources and senior stakeholder access to deliver tangible outcomes.

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