Sr. Global Supply Planner Clinical Studies | Pharmaceutical Industry

Breda, reference 2025-00686

Job description

We are looking for a Sr. Supply Planner to manage demand and supply planning processes for global clinical studies. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring availability of clinical trial supplies from study initiation to closure. You will coordinate inventory levels, packaging and labeling orders, and proactively manage risks and logistics challenges across a portfolio of studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute demand and supply planning for up to 10 global clinical studies, from study start to closure
• Forecast clinical supply needs, manage system settings, and attend planning meetings with study teams based in the UK or US
• Ensure supply readiness by coordinating packaging and labeling orders based on current demand and expiry timelines
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize waste while maintaining adequate supply at clinical sites and central warehouses
• Identify and resolve logistical conflicts and escalate supply risks to key stakeholders as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in supply planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong skills in MS Office
• Understanding of clinical supply chain processes and regulatory requirements

Working conditions

• Hybrid position: on-site presence in Breda two to three days per week
• Contract via Undutchables
• Competitive salary and travel expense reimbursement (dependent on distance)
• International, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is a leading international company in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to transforming biotechnology into life-changing therapies. Their mission is to serve patients by ensuring the timely availability of medicines. The Breda site plays a crucial role in the supply chain, handling labeling, storage, and global distribution to over 75 countries. Employees work in supply chain management, engineering, clinical research, marketing, and sales. The company culture is fast-paced, diverse, and international, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

Good to know

If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission. We will invite you for an extensive interview, as soon as any potential job opportunities arise. We will advise you on issues regarding employment in the Netherlands. Then, if possible, we will introduce you to a prospective company and provide support during the selection procedure.
Due to our customer relocation policy we can only consider candidates who reside in the Netherlands or live within a commuting distance from Breda for this vacancy.

Recruiter contact

Luisa Ticca, Eindhoven
luisa.ticca@undutchables.nl
+31(0)648404215