Planning Excellence Lead – GSK
We are looking for an experienced Director in Supply Chain Planning Excellence to lead end‑to‑end planning execution and deliver measurable business results. The role will own the annual budget process, drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools and performance management, and enable effective use of analytics and automation across demand, and inventory topics.
Responsibilities
* Own and deliver key planning processes such as the annual budget process, balancing demand, manufacturing and inventory requirements and meeting agreed financial and operational targets.
* Develop and optimize planning processes and cadences to improve readiness, responsiveness and decision support, using process design, automation and analytics.
* Design and support cross‑functional programs that improve inventory outcomes, working capital efficiency and service performance.
* Establish and sustain a performance management framework (metrics, SLAs, reporting cadence and governance) to increase transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with IT, Data & Analytics, Transformation, Global Process Owners and Capability Leads to simplify systems and data landscape and deliver fit‑for‑purpose tools and dashboards.
* Translate complex planning concepts into clear, actionable messages for different audiences and support stakeholder engagement.
* Lead change management and capability uplift through coaching, training and practical support to drive adoption of new ways of working and technologies.
Qualifications
* Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, Data Science or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus.
* Extensive experience in supply chain planning, inventory optimization, demand & supply balancing or integrated business planning within a large, complex, multi‑site organisation.
* Proven track record of leading large cross‑functional programmes and operating model transformations (continuous improvement, ideally within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries).
* Practical experience implementing analytics, automation and AI in planning processes; able to translate data science into business value.
* Exceptional communication skills, ability to simplify complexity and influence stakeholders from shop‑floor planners to senior executives.
* Strong project/program management skills including governance, stakeholder engagement and benefit tracking.
* Hands‑on curiosity and intellectual rigor with ability to dive into data and design pragmatic solutions.
* Comfort working with multiple planning systems and enterprise ERPs, and experience in systems rationalisation or implementation projects.
Preferred Qualifications
* Strategic thinker with bias for action and deliverable orientation.
* Collaborative and stakeholder‑centric, building trust quickly.
* Resilient and adaptable in ambiguous environments.
* Coaching mindset promoting learning and continuous improvement.
* Data‑driven decision maker with strong business judgment.
Location & Working Model
This role is based in the United Kingdom (GSK HQ, London), Wavre Belgium, Aranda Spain or Poznan Poland and offers a hybrid working model, combining on‑site and remote work.
Closing Date
19th December 2025
Equal Opportunity Employment
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, military service or any basis prohibited under applicable law.
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