Regional Supply Chain Material Planning Manager (Secondment)

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Regional Supply Chain Material Planning Manager (Secondment)
 

You will lead material planning and regional supply chain activities across Türkiye and nearby markets. You will work closely with procurement, manufacturing sites, and commercial teams to keep supply reliable and optimise inventory. We value people who are analytical, collaborative, and results-focused. This role offers clear growth, meaningful impact and aligns with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

This is a secondment role, with target end date as 30th of September, 2027. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Accountable for determining stock policy for all materials required for the production process at all 9 sites within International Markets
• Set boundaries, policies and replenishment models for the material scheduling activities at sites
• Ensure adherence to stock policies and effective management of inventory and obsolescence for materials across the L2L sites.
• Monitor the performance of site material scheduling activities e.g. adherence to planning parameters, adherence to contractual terms, overall working capital performance versus targets
• Initiate and lead performance improvement projects with sites to improve service & working capital
• Lead the monthly International Markets Material Review Meeting process with key Procurement & supply planning stakeholders
• Support the development of a consolidated demand signal for the Procurement team to provide visibility over the 2-year horizon for the strategic purchasing process. Be a key contributor to decisions made before annual commitments are given to third-party suppliers
• Partner with L2L sites on the relevant escalation boards to represent the needs of the sites in the necessary platforms
• Partner with Procurement on the relevant operating boards to represent the needs of the L2L sites.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

- University degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business, or related discipline.

- Minimum 4 years of experience in material planning, supply chain planning, or inventory management.

- Practical experience with planning systems such as SAP or equivalent ERP tools.

- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use data to drive decisions.

- Clear communicator in English; Turkish language skills preferred.

- Ability to work in a matrix organisation and build collaborative relationships across functions.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus

- Degree or certification in supply chain management, APICS or similar.

- Experience in pharma, life sciences, or FMCG sectors.

- Experience managing regional or multi-site planning activities.

- Experience with DRP, RCCP or S&OP processes.- Project management experience and change agent mindset.

- Familiarity with supplier relationship management and tactical sourcing.

Location and Working Model

This role is based in Türkiye and is on-site with a flexible hybrid arrangement as required for stakeholder engagement and site activities.

What we offer

You will join a team where your work matters. You will gain exposure to regional supply chain strategy, partner with multiple stakeholders, and lead projects that improve patient and customer outcomes. We encourage your development and offer opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Apply now

If you are ready to make a tangible impact and grow your career in supply chain planning, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short summary of a planning or improvement project you led.

Why GSK?

You will join a team focused on patient outcomes and scientific excellence. You will have development opportunities and access to global expertise. You will work in a supportive environment that values inclusion, respect and open feedback. If you are ready to use your clinical knowledge and relationship skills to make a difference, please apply today. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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. #LI-Remote

 

Skills

Customer-Focused, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Inventory Management, Lean Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Planning

 

 

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.

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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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