Job Title: Global Clinical Supply Planner
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Hybrid working model, 3 days per week onsite
About us:
At AstraZeneca, we're united by a bold ambition: to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. As a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, we transform pioneering research into breakthrough treatments across oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and rare diseases. Here, your talent will contribute to innovations that truly matter—helping us reimagine healthcare and create a healthier future for all!
Introduction to role:
Lead our transforming supply chain—drive change with high energy and an analytical, digital mindset.
Step into a transforming supply chain and lead the change—bring your high energy, analytical rigor, and digital-first mindset to modernize processes, unlock data-driven decisions, and elevate performance across our end-to-end network.
Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) is the bridge which turns brilliant science into actual medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
Our global Clinical Program Supply team is growing, and we are now looking for a Supply Planner to join our team in our Clinical organization. This role is evolving to meet the needs of the CM&S strategy and you will have a fantastic opportunity to shape & develop the role to drive maximum value for the organization.
As a Clinical Supply Planner, you will translate the programme level demand into a supply plan and execute the plan. This will be accomplished by developing and execute an optimized plans in line with the Clinical Supply Chain Strategy.
You will work closely with Clinical Supply Chain Programme Leads (CSPL) and Clinical Study Leads to match demand & supply and ultimately deliver life changing medicines to patients.
Accountabilities:
Translating demand in to supply plans, which meet the inventory strategy set out by the Programme Lead (CSPL)
Providing forecasts to our supply chain partners for each of the bill of material levels in the supply chain and representing Clinical Manufacturing & Supply in commercial S&OE/S&OP
Executing the supply plan to ensure kits are available to meet patient demand such as :
placing orders with a range of supply chain partners
tracking progress & escalating issues
ensuring timely release of materials through co-ordination of supply chain team
Owning inventory; Creating and allocating material to match individual study demand & maintaining accurate stock keeping records
Essential Skills/Experience:
BSc Degree in supply chain related or drug development discipline or equivalent qualification or experience.
Prior experience in Supply Chain Planning and planning tools in an international settings
Experience in ERP or similar systems
Excellent analytical skills and an interest in using data to drive decisions
Demonstrated experience in leading projects/teams
Excellent excel , power point, smartsheet knowledge
Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Led S&OP process
AI Silver certification, demonstrated use of AI
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Understanding of supply planning in a regulatory controlled environment.
knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development processes.
Prior experience in supply planning & inventory management
Understanding of master data management in supply chain.
APICS / CSCP or equivalent certification
Knowledge of S&OP framework and associated processes.
Operational Experience with ERP/APS systems
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world!
Why AstraZeneca:
Here, your leadership turns complex science into dependable supply for patients worldwide. You will work with pioneering chemistry, digital technologies, and lean principles, side by side with colleagues who put unexpected teams in the same room to crack tough problems. With a truly global network and strong investment in people and modern facilities, you will grow your impact and your career—learning from diverse teams, shaping standards across sites, and contributing to a more sustainable future. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we back decisive leaders who take ownership and deliver outcomes that matter.
So, what’s next?
We welcome your application no later than 10th March 2026
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Date Posted
02-Mar-2026Closing Date
10-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.