Head of OTC

**About The Role**:
**About the Role**

The Head of OTC will be accountable for the P&L of the OTC category performance. Developing the business plan and working across commercial and operational teams to gain the right level of support to ensure growth strategies are being implemented and gross margin targets are being met, whilst reducing costs, defining range, mitigating risks, shortening lead times, reducing inventories, and improving availability.

Leading a high performing team and put in place the processes for sourcing, forecasting, risk mitigation and vendor management, that enables AAH to source lower cost products that maximize the category team’s effectiveness and business impact.

**Why AAH?**

AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. By working for AAH, you’ll have access to training and development programmes at all stages of your career through one of our many pathways, whether it’s a step into management, a regional role, or even at our Head office - the opportunities are endless.

Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people. As well as the benefits you would expect; 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holiday, pension scheme, company bonus scheme, we also offer:

- Market leading maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
- Up to 50% staff discount at LloydsPharmacy in store and online
- Private health insurance
- Shopping Discounts

**About You**:

- Vendor management experience, and experience leading teams is critical.
- Experience of being targeted directly and being accountable for the commercial objectives of a Business Unit/Business performance, and strong track record.
- Knowledge of the complexities within the Pharmaceutical OTC market and commercial opportunities within is highly desirable.
- Previous experience of managing a team, and strong leadership skills in managing, motivating, and coaching a diverse team.
- Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, and be able to flex, adapt and relate to diverse situations and people.
- Adaptable approach with the ability to manage complexity and deal with fast moving issues in real time.
- Strategic thinking, who can recognize opportunities and risks or the business, and put into place the necessary actions to achieve successful results.
- Data driven. Confident in using multiple analytic tools and experienced in creating and running reports and using them to track success.
- In depth understanding of markets, technology, and business drivers, with a clear understanding of stakeholder requirements.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, and ability to work effectively ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
- Strong project management skills

**About Us**:
You will play an essential role within the AAH branch helping us to be the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to our customers. we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference working with our ICARE values to create a culture we can be proud of. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.