External Supply Chain Planner

Location: Gdansk 80-309, Poland 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4484 

Are you detail‑oriented and hands‑on, with a strong drive to keep operations running smoothly?

As an External Supply Chain Planner, you will play a key role supporting our External Manufacturing activities, ensuring materials, production plans, and shipments are executed accurately and on time.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

In External Manufacturing team, we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your role

As an External Supply Chain Planner, you will support the External Manufacturing (ExMan) team in sourcing and purchasing materials and services for one or more CMOs/External Partners.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Communicate with CMOs and suppliers to track orders and resolve any issues.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and report discrepancies.
• Collect and analyze data related to procurement and inventory.
• Prepare and update supply and inventory reports
• Understanding Rolling Forecast (RF) logic
• Assist in planning and maintaining planning schedules
• Coordinate shipping for both Finished Goods and Samples
• Monitor production plan versus actual on daily and weekly basis, and re-sequence where necessary, follow up on deviations and change controls
• Maintain accurate procurement and planning documentation and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling ExMan costs.
• Facilitate communication between the ExMan team and other departments.
• Suggest and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• BSc degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Several years of experience in supply planning, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively across cultures
• Knowledge of SAP or another ERP system
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Your New Team

You will join a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring our organization's supply chain processes are robust and effective. Reporting to the External Supply Chain Manager, you will collaborate closely with various internal departments and external partners. Our team values open communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, continually pushing the boundaries to deliver innovative supply chain solutions.

Contact and Application

Your application

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to include a few sentences in your CV about why this position excites you. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
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