Supply Manager
Closing Date: 13th March 2026 (COB)
Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary
You will lead day-to-day supply planning and execution for assigned products and site(s). You will work closely with manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and commercial teams to make sure supply meets demand. We value clear communicators who solve problems simply and act with integrity. This role offers career growth, meaningful impact on patient outcomes, and the chance to work across science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Own end-to-end supply planning and inventory management to meet customer and business needs.
- Create and maintain supply plans that balance demand, capacity and inventory targets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Track supply performance and drive continuous improvement using clear metrics and reporting.
- Manage risks to supply continuity and support change management for product or process changes.
- Communicate plans and escalations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Why You?
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Degree in supply chain, engineering, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in supply planning, inventory management, or production planning.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using planning tools or ERP systems.
- Clear, concise communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech or healthcare.
- Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of demand planning, S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) or similar processes.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and cost optimisation.
- Experience working in hybrid or global team environments.
- Relevant professional certification in supply chain or operations (e.g., APICS).
Working Pattern
This role is offered as a hybrid position with a mix of office and site-based work. Exact days on site will be agreed with your manager to meet team and site needs.
What we offer
You will join a team focused on purpose and collaboration. You will receive opportunities for learning and development and support to grow your career. You will work in an environment that values inclusion and treats people fairly.
How to apply
If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your experience matches the responsibilities and why you want to join our team. We review applications as they arrive and will contact candidates who best match the role.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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