Vaccines Market Supply Chain Manager (Fixed term)

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 market supply chain activities for vaccines across assigned markets within Europe. You will work closely with global planning, logistics, commercial, quality and regulatory colleagues to keep supply reliable and deliver for patients. We value clear communicators, practical problem solvers and team players who act with integrity. This role offers visible impact, professional growth and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Please note that this is a fixed term opportunity until the end of 2027.


Responsibilities:

 

Supply Management:

 

• Accountable for ensuring efficient and timely execution of the LOC’s supply plans, escalation to the Regional Vaccines Supply Chain Director and VML, and resolution of the associated issues/risks.
• Supports the Regional Supply Chain Director to execute the Regional Performance Management (including analysis of stock-out/low-stock and impacts, KPI performance, root-causing and proposed mitigations)
• Drive proactive issue management and escalation within the regional team - ensuring prioritization based on market/value impact, accountable for SCIM1 for the assigned LOC’s.  Proactively identify potential issues, build solutions and communicate with VMLs/LOCs
• Ensures business continuity through supply chain risk assessments and KPI’s across the assigned countries. Own and drive action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Accountable for On Time In Full (OTIF) service management for the assigned markets / LOC’s executing continuous improvement projects to deliver service, cost and cash benefits.
• Provide inputs to the Supply Chain Review Meeting (SCRM) process as part of the Core Commercial Cycle.
• Consolidate the market SKUs supply requirements and communicate appropriately within the Supply Chain department and other relevant departments (GSC, RA, QA, Quality control, artwork and logistics/shipping).
• Own the communication process between central supply chain teams, VML and LOC and ensure stakeholders are informed about risks, constraints, market requirements, any events that may warrant a change in the segmentation strategy for the specific market
• Ensure that differentiated inventory targets (min, max) are in place for key regional SKUs as per agreed customer service level. Lead review of supply update/stock at LOC projections for the region to ensure adherence to the plans. Escalate in case of issues.

• Reviews DRP parameters (Distribution Requirements Planning), including safety stock, lead time, replenishment frequency and MOQs (Minimum Order Quantity) to ensure proper production planning and inventory management are in place in consultation with Product Teams, Sites and Global Planning
• Ensure efficient inventory management at LOC (identify inventory at risk and drive mitigation actions)
• Is ambassador for continuous improvement across the Supply Chain to drive collaboration and partnership

 

Tender / Contract Management: Work hand in hand with Product Teams, Commercial and LOC to ensure supply proposal is executable and delivered as promised. Dispute facilitation (penalties, rational).

 

Demand Management (Bring the outside in)

• Work with the LOC and Global/Regional business partners to ensure strong demand management process (with associated systems and tools) is in place for managing Vaccines portfolio (consensus unconstrained forecast for a 36-month horizon for both private and tender business).
• Work hand in hand with the LOC and Global/Regional stakeholders on the monthly LOC DRM process to drive the alignment through the demand review process as part of the CCC (Core Commercial Cycle). Face of GSC (supply) at LOC DRMs to ensure risks and opportunities are properly assessed and escalated to Global Vaccines governance (GDRM).
• Influence commercial function on allocation adjustments based on inventory/sales projections
• Make recommendations/request on Supply Update improvement based on latest market intelligence
• Monitor KPI’s such as Forecast Bias and Accuracy - define and implement corrective actions together with the commercial counterparts in regular face to face meetings in the LOC 
• Ensure efficient demand management practices (influencing and prioritization) are executed in the assigned markets / LOC’s based on latest supply outlook.
• Ensures that planning parameters in all relevant systems are maintained accurately and in line with the Service Level Agreements reached with Customers or Multi-Market Warehouses
• Owns and develops the relationship with Markets, strives to be recognized as business partners with Commercial Teams, and links between Franchise and Commercial to support the launch of new products

Contributes to strategic global and regional projects that will use demand forecasting as a lever to unlock further benefits in GSK's supply chain including Inventory Reduction, ERP, Supply Chain Transformation, etc

Why You?

Work arrangement: This role is hybrid, with regular on-site collaboration expected in Poland or other European country.  Typical schedule will include 2 to 3 days on-site per week, with flexible working hours.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, life sciences, business or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain, demand, supply planning or logistics in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare or a similarly regulated industry.
- Practical experience with inventory management, distribution and supply planning for regulated products.
- Strong analytical skills and proven experience using planning tools or ERP systems (for example SAP/OMP).
- Clear stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)

 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Experience with cold chain or temperature-controlled logistics for healthcare products.
- Experience working in regional supply chain roles or supporting multiple markets.
- Familiarity with forecasting techniques and advanced planning tools.
- Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, transfers or discontinuations.
- Additional language skills relevant to the region.

What we value in you
You are curious, accountable and collaborative. You enjoy solving practical problems and building trusted relationships. You can make clear recommendations and balance supply and commercial needs. You will help create an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

How to apply
If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply. Tell us about your supply chain experience and the impact you want to make in this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Skills

Data Integrity, Detail-Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Inventory Management, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Supply Chain Operations

 

 

Polish Salary Range / Polski przedział wynagrodzenia: PLN 177,750 to PLN 296,250Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 69,750 to EUR 116,250The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Roczny przedział wynagrodzenia zasadniczego brutto dla nowo zatrudnionych osób na tym stanowisku został wskazany powyżej dla każdej właściwej lokalizacji. Przedziały te uwzględniają szereg czynników, w tym umiejętności kandydata, doświadczenie, poziom wykształcenia oraz rynkowy poziom wynagrodzenia dla tego stanowiska W zależności od stanowiska i obowiązujących polityk wewnętrznych, rola ta może również uprawniać do otrzymania premii (jeśli ma zastosowanie i jest przyznawana na podstawie określonych, obiektywnych kryteriów) oraz/lub nagród za wyjątkowe wyniki (przyznawanych według uznania pracodawcy). Wszystkie świadczenia ustawowe będą zapewnione zgodnie z przepisami prawa polskiego. Mogą być także oferowane dodatkowe benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, dodatkowe płatne dni wolne, ubezpieczenie na życie, prywatny plan emerytalny oraz w pełni płatny urlop rodzicielski i urlop na opiekę nad członkiem rodziny. Bardziej szczegółowe informacje na temat całkowitego pakietu wynagrodzenia i świadczeń przypisanego do tego stanowiska zostaną przekazane podczas procesu rekrutacyjnego. Przedziały wynagrodzenia dla innych krajów mogą być również widoczne, ponieważ na niektórych rynkach obowiązują przepisy dotyczące jawności wynagrodzeń, które wymagają zamieszczania takich informacji w ogłoszeniach o pracę, a wskazane lokalizacje mogą stanowić potencjalne miejsce wykonywania tej roli. Jeśli przedział wynagrodzenia nie jest podany w ogłoszeniu dla konkretnej lokalizacji lub kraju, odpowiednie informacje o wynagrodzeniu zostaną omówione w trakcie procesu rekrutacyjnego. Prosimy pamiętać, że poziom wynagrodzenia różni się w zależności od kraju i jest ustalany na podstawie umiejętności, doświadczenia, poziomu wykształcenia oraz rynkowego poziomu wynagrodzenia dla danego stanowiska. Oferty są zazwyczaj przedstawiane w granicach wskazanego przedziału, z uwzględnieniem umiejętności, doświadczenia i kwalifikacji kandydata, przy czym górna granica jest zwykle zarezerwowana dla kandydatów o bardzo dużym doświadczeniu lub w innych wyjątkowych okolicznościach zgodnych z tymi kryteriami.

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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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