Supply Chain Planner Senior Associate/Associate

We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Supply Chain Planner Senior Associate/Associate
Location: Basingstoke, UK (hybrid 3/2)
Reports to: Hub Supply Chain Lead
We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Planner to join our pharmaceutical operations team in the UK at Eli Lilly. You will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless flow of products from global manufacturing sites to the UK market, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring high service levels for both direct and distributor customers.
Replenishment Planning
Manage and coordinate replenishment from pre-wholesaler sites to UK Logistic Service Providers and global sites to Ireland.
Monitor inbound shipments and liaise with global supply chain teams to resolve issues.
Inventory Management
Maintain stock levels at multiple Logistic Service Provider locations.
Analyse inventory trends and recommend efficiency improvements.
Reconcile daily inventory files for accurate reporting.
Analyse and report performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Track and report KPIs: inventory, service levels, stock aging.
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain planning within pharmaceutical, FMCG, or related industry.
Strong knowledge of inventory management, replenishment planning, and fulfilment processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Experience using SAP and analytical tools (PowerBI, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar).
Location: Basingstoke UK – Hybrid (3/2).
Occasional travel required (10-20% travel).
Level will depend on candidate experience.
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