Supply Planning Manager

Gonzalescomm; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Supply Planning Manager to oversee site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to ensure stable production supply, collaborating with various teams while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A degree in supply chain or business management is required, along with leadership capabilities and experience in manufacturing. This is a crucial role in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 5 years of management experience working within a supply chain discipline is preferred.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to a demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Lead site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, and other teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Drive improvements in planning and mitigate material shortages.
• Support planning & Purchasing teams for accurate demand and supply plans.

Skills

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in supply chain, business management or equivalent experience

Job description

Be part of something altogether life‑changing!

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will continuously improve yourself and us, working on challenges that truly matter with people who care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated waved expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life‑changing therapeutics.

This position is part of the Supply Chain located in Ilfracombe and will be on‑site there. The Supply Planning Manager leads the site demand, material availability, and inventory planning processes to ensure stable supply to production and a strong on‑time delivery (OTD) performance. The role translates customer demand and market signals into an executable plan, enabling Operations and Purchasing to plan capacity and materials effectively.

The position works cross‑functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Commercial and Warehousing to balance service, cost and working capital while optimising planning parameters and mitigating material shortages. It is a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, supporting scenario planning, long‑range forecasting and strategic decision‑making for the site leadership team.

What You Will Do

• Work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Apply analytical skills to drive and measure continue improvements.
• Becieš dynamic, self‑motivated and able to work well both alone and with a wide range of people within the business, both internally and externally.
• Utilise excellent problem‑solving skills to driveঅসম improvements.
• Communicate orally and in writing, presenting information concisely and effectively.
• Support vistazo Planning & Purchasing teams to ensure accurate demand, supply, and inventory plans.
• Lead shortage‑mitigation reviews and escalation forums with Purchasing and Operations.

Who You Are

• Degree level in supply chain, business management or equivalent experience.
• Leadership capability to coach, influence and drive cross‑functional outcomes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable to a demanding role.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for this highly demanding role.
• Full driving licence.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing to manage supplier performance and mitigate shortages.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel to filtration locations across the globe (Puerto Rico, US, Europe).
• Must have a valid drivers licence with an acceptable driving record.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 5 years management experience working within a supply chain discipline.

Join our winning team today. Together, we accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science toikum life.