Celltrion Group provides biosimilar and innovative biopharmaceutical medications to help increase patient access to advanced therapies around the world.
Celltrion Group offers biologics to about 110 countries, along with more than 30 global partners around the world. With hands-on experience and knowledge accumulated through years of working in the advanced pharmaceutical markets around the world, Celltrion Group has been securing distribution channels and providing patients with biosimilars at affordable prices.
Role purpose:
Responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of the UK & Ireland pharmaceutical supply chain and homecare services (including cold chain), ensuring GDP and quality compliance, supply continuity and effective management of wholesalers and distribution partners.
Accountability:
Using your previous experience, creative and curious mindset, and readiness to tackle challenges with innovative ideas, you will be accountable for a range of critical UK & Ireland supply chain activities, including:
Inbound Operations & Partner Oversight
- Completing time‑critical and on‑demand importation and clearance activities for inbound Celltrion products into the UK & Ireland
- Supporting the oversight, performance monitoring and periodic evaluation of logistics, homecare and value‑added service providers
Data, Reporting & Inventory Control
- Maintaining accurate, compliant product, customer and logistics master data within ERP systems
- Completing high‑quality, timely supply chain reporting to internal stakeholders within strict deadlines
- Tracking and monitoring UK & Ireland inventory through live shipment schedules and inventory health reporting
Pricing, RTB & Samples Coordination
- Coordinating customer pricing, right‑to‑buy (RTB) and sample requests in line with internal approvals and commercial strategy
Compliance Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Supporting audit‑ready documentation and records to meet GDP, SOX and internal control requirements, working in conjunction with Quality Assurance and the Responsible Person
Key Responsibilities:
Further to the accountable tasks, you will be entrusted with additional responsibilities that make this a rewarding and pivotal role within the business and that provide a platform for continuous professional development:
Supply Chain Operations & Continuity
- Primary responsibility for the operational delivery of UK & Ireland pharmaceutical supply chain and homecare activities, including temperature‑controlled (cold chain) products, GDP‑compliant distribution, quality control interfaces and effective wholesaler relationships
- Support the Senior Procurement Manager in delivering UK & Ireland supply continuity, service levels and cost targets through robust planning and execution
Inbound Logistics & Risk Management
- Lead day‑to‑day UK & Ireland inbound order management, liaising with global manufacturing, freight forwarders, brokers and 3PL partners to ensure timely importation, clearance and release
- Own and maintain the UK & Ireland shipment schedule, proactively managing operational and compliance risks (delays, shortages, temperature excursions and documentation issues), escalating with clear options and recommendations
Data, Inventory & Compliance Control
- Maintain accurate and compliant supply chain master data (products, customers, pricing and logistics attributes) to enable effective ordering, invoicing and reporting
- Manage UK & Ireland inventory health, including stock cover, expiry, obsolescence and destruction processes, supporting audit readiness and GDP/GxP compliance in conjunction with Quality Assurance and the Responsible Person
Planning, Reporting & Cost Management
- Contribute to demand planning and the S&OP/SnOP cycle, preparing insights, scenarios and actions to align supply with commercial priorities
Partner & Supplier Management
- Support supplier and partner governance activities led by the Senior Procurement Manager, including performance reviews, issue resolution, contract adherence and continuous improvement initiatives
Pricing, RTB & Sample Coordination
- Coordinate RTB, customer pricing and sample requests in line with internal approvals, commercial strategy and compliance requirements
- Prepare and deliver periodic UK & Ireland supply chain reporting across service level, inventory, cost and risk KPIs, ensuring data quality and on‑time delivery
- Support budget forecasting, invoice reconciliation and cost optimisation initiatives across logistics and supply chain services
Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years experience within the UK pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, ideally in a supply chain, logistics, procurement or planning role within a manufacturer, distributor or 3PL environment
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences or a related discipline
- Practical experience supporting UK & Ireland supply chain operations within a regulated environment, including GDP awareness
- Experience working with 3PLs, freight forwarders, brokers or homecare providers, supporting performance monitoring and issue resolution
- Demonstrable experience working cross‑functionally with Commercial, Finance, QA and Regulatory teams
- Experience maintaining ERP/master data and producing accurate, deadline‑driven supply chain reporting
