Supply Chain Operations Representative

Who We Are:

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. 

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. 

Role Overview:

An integral part of the Supply Chain function, the Supply Chain Operations Representative (known internally as Sales Operations Representative) providing excellent customer experience within a global manufacturing environment. Our key focus as a business is delivering excellence in science, to our people and patients.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service and drive commercial business objectives.
• Receive and process customer orders in line with commercial terms and conditions.
• Manage and process import and export licences for API customer orders in line with Home Office regulations. 
• To communicate with Home Office on status of licences.
• Communicate with customers to ensure they provide a valid and in date operating licence in order to allow fulfilment of orders.
• To track and coordinate product supply for orders in the immediate 3 months.  
• Update the Sales Team on any alterations to the supply plan for customer orders due for delivery in the immediate 3-month.
• Communicate with customers on any delays to orders and providing revised delivery timelines.
• To receive and respond in a timely manner to customer queries, liaising with relevant stakeholders as required.
• To manage customer complaints in line with the company process from raising to resolution.
• Support the onboarding of new customers.
• Provide and process logistics solutions for lab sample shipments.
• Attend customer business review meetings where required.
• Work with our logistics partners to advise on orders due to dispatch in the coming month.
• Execute the shipping of orders and production of required shipping paperwork and labels, sharing these with relevant stakeholders to facilitate prebooking of transport in-line with agreed incoterms. 
• Obtain proof of deliveries for all orders dispatched.
• Investigate non-standard transportation requests with logistics partners and all service solutions, presenting costings to the Sales Operations Lead for approval prior to submission to customer.
• To ensure filing is kept up to date.
• Liaise with Finance on possible debtors.
• Provide comprehensive cover during team absence.
• Drive continuous improvement within the department.

Qualifications: 

Essential

• Prior experience of sales, customer service, export logistics and ERP systems.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• Excellent organisation skills 

Desirable

• Effective communication skills
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Demonstratable teamworking skills

Our Commitment:

• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
• Financial Wellness: The company provides an industry-leading compensation package, and this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable bonus plan. You will also receive excellent pension contributions with the option of making contributions via salary sacrifice and access to discounts from major online and high street stores.
• Health & Wellbeing: As well as being entitled to 25 days' annual leave plus recognised Scottish/English public holidays, our colleagues are also eligible to participate in benefits such as our Health Shield Cash Plan, Cycle2Work Scheme, life insurance, income protection, and GP Anytime. 
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous growth and development through resources such as LinkedIn Learning, functional career pathways, and individual Personal Development Plans to map out your future with us.

How to Apply: 

At Veranova, we are eager to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise. 

We value a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed. 

If you are a member of the Armed Forces, first responder, or are in the process of transitioning from the Armed Forces to civilian life, we encourage you to apply. Your experience brings invaluable skills and insights that can contribute to our team.

For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to Veranova Talent Acquisition in order to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of role. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Additional Information:

Under UK legislation, we are required to ensure that all employees have the legal right to work in the UK, both at the time of offer and throughout their employment. Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have the necessary right to work in place independently.

Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova will not accept unsolicited applications/CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. For additional details, please read our notice here. 

Veranova is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.