Artwork Supply Planner

Job description

Details:

The Pack Artwork Shared Service (PASS) is a function in the GSK Supply Chain, providing service management and delivery of packaging artwork for our products across Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare operations.

The Artwork Supply Planner Role is part of the Team in based in Barnard Castle Regional Service Centre, in the heart of County Durham, where we provide artwork services to the global GSK Consumer Health (CH) supply chain.

The Role of Artwork Supply Planner is Key to the successful delivery of Packaging for the GSK CH FMCG Supply Chain, Interacting with markets and sites across the Globe to ensure accurate Forecasting, Demand and planning activity for delivery of Artwork, Drawings and Specifications.

Key accountabilities/responsibilities of the Artwork Supply Planner:

• Accountable for customer relationships and workload management for multiple market/site pack launch and change controllers and other change request initiators
• Responsible for aggregating demand from Artwork Hubs and translating this into supply plans. Typically manages a short term to twelve month horizon
• Provides leadership to other participants in the artwork and packaging supply chain in appropriate and best practice in project managing new pack introductions and changes.
• Ensures any addition or change to the company's pack portfolio follows the approved processes and Standard Operating procedures.
• Gives guidance to other participants in the artwork and packaging supply chain on what are acceptable standards, and knows when and how to raise questions on compliance issues.
• Co ordinates accurate and effective prioritisation and processing of new pack creations, and project manages pack changes through the execution process to meet customer requirements for delivery of new and changed packs into the supply network.
• Prioritises a high volume workload to a consistently high standard.
• Executes continuous improvement projects as required to improve any aspect of service delivery to the client group or across the whole artwork and packaging supply chain
• Responsible for agreeing and maintaining a realistic supply plan with the client group for which they hold the portfolio.

WHO ARE WE?
At GSK we are a science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare. Our mission is inspiring and challenging – to help people do more, feel better and live longer.

We have a significant global presence with commercial operations in more than 150 countries, a network of 86 manufacturing sites in 36 countries and large R&D centres in the UK, USA, Spain, Belgium and China.

WHERE DOES THE JOB FIT?
Our Pack Artwork Shared Service (PASS) is a function in the GSK Supply Chain, providing service management and delivery of the packaging artwork for our products across Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare operations. We do this using a mix of external artwork providers and our own internal artwork studios.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
At GSK we are all inspired by the difference we make and challenge ourselves every day to improve the lives of patients and consumers. That's why we have created an environment where everyone feels valued, able to develop, contribute to our mission and be proud of what we achieve.

To support you in achieving your role and career ambitions you'll be given the opportunity to:

• Play an important role in delivering our mission
• Be an essential part of diverse, global team
• Create a personalized career development pathway

You'll also receive a competitive salary package including on target bonus, shares, private medical insurance, Company Pension Plan, 26 days annual holiday, private healthcare option, bonus scheme and a share purchase scheme plus a personalized career development pathway.

Interested in Joining the Team?

Take a look at the requirements listed below, and apply via our online portal using your cover letter and CV to tell us more about you and why you're the perfect person for the role.

Please ensure you apply before COB 4th May 2016 to ensure you're in the running!

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Please note: If you require an adjustment for a disability, once you are selected for interview you may contact: ************@*******.**

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in the following:-
• Prior experience of at least two years in pack change or equivalent logistics processes
• Prior experience in production or logistics planning
• Prior experience of customer relationship management
• Prior experience of MRP and / or workflow/document management systems.

Preferred qualifications:

Degree level qualifications