Supply Chain & Inventory Manager - Medical Cannabis Industry
The company requires the successful candidate for this role to ordinarily be at the office five days a week, although the company allows flexibility when required.
Industry Context
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, with over 50,000 patients currently prescribed medical cannabis through private clinics. These numbers are consistently growing. Over 99% of prescribed medical cannabis products in the UK are imported by distributors and sold to private clinics for patient prescriptions.
Company Overview
Our client, founded in 2023, is an innovative and upcoming medical cannabis importer, distributor, and wholesaler in the UK. Established by a team of experienced founders with extensive experience and a proven track record in the medicinal cannabis space, including importing and distributing medical cannabis, their mission is to become a leading, reliable, and trusted partner for UK healthcare organizations whose patients can benefit from medicinal cannabis.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain and Inventory Manager will be responsible for creating a clear supply chain and stock plan to match expected customer demand. This includes executing all operational activities related to the successful and compliant movement and storage of medical products, covering everything from operational production planning with suppliers to final supply to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Management
* Manage all activities related to the import, storage, and distribution of goods, ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Oversee the procurement of products including managing the required documentation for initiating, executing, and clearing imports.
* Track and manage the status of ongoing imports to ensure a smooth supply chain process.
* Maintain day-to-day oversight of interactions with outsourced warehouse and logistics partners, ensuring accuracy in stock forecasts.
* Ensure stock updates are accurately communicated to the Customer Service Manager.
Inventory Control
* Monitor stock levels and implement proactive replenishment strategies to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
* Establish a systematic approach to track stock movements and address any discrepancies in coordination with the Quality Manager.
Qualifications & Skills
* Must have extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, inventory control, or inventory planning with medicinal products / Pharmaceuticals.
* Must have experience with imports of medicinal products / Pharmaceuticals.
* Ability to work autonomously, whilst being proactive.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Applying
If this sounds interesting and you would like more information, please apply through this site or email your CV to aj.mishra@luminorecruit.com.
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