Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

Demand Planner Job Introduction Why Dechra? Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra. A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally. If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on. The Opportunity The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and managing accurate demand forecasts for a specific region / product category. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment between demand and supply, improve forecast accuracy, support business planning processes and inventory optimization. Role Responsibility Forecasting & Planning Develop and maintain the regional demand forecast for identified products Aggregate all sources of demand (historical data, market trends, sales input) to create a 24-month rolling forecast Document and update assumptions supporting the demand plan Provide input to the business in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs Work with supply planning to set inventory levels based on future customer demands Collaboration & Communication Work closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Product teams to align on forecast assumptions Participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and monthly outlook reviews Schedule and chair monthly forecast meetings in accordance with monthly timetable Challenge assumptions when discrepancies arise between statistical forecasts and business inputs Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances between forecasts and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions Performance Monitoring Track forecast accuracy and bias; implement corrective actions for continuous improvement Monitor demand plan performance by comparing actual vs. forecasted results The Candidate Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are: 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting and supply chain management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinnaxis Maestro, Excel) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a plus Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field or equivalent work experience Additional Information Occasional global travel may be required with this role This role is based in Northwich / hybrid What we can offer you 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Holiday purchase scheme Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Life Assurance 8% Employer Pension Contribution Enhanced Family Leave Discounted Pet Food About the Company If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers. Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days, please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at .

Vacancies Value Stream Specialist - Packing - Late shift Job Introduction £36,600 salary - £19.55 per hour equivalent. Shift details: Late shift 2.00pm - 10.30pm Monday - Thursday - 12.00pm - 8.30pm Friday (nine day fortnight). Every other Friday off. Based at our Skipton, North Yorkshire manufacturing site. Please only apply if you live in a commuting distance of Skipton. We are Dechra, a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals, developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. The role To provide technical, operational, and compliance support to ensure that all pharmaceutical manufacturing/packing processes run efficiently, safely, and in line with GMP, quality, and business objectives. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for day to day manufacturing and packing operations within the department. Support batch manufacture across formulation, filling, and packaging, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Train operators and technicians on procedures, best practices, and GMP expectations. Maintain training records and verify operator competency within the area of responsibility. Deliver shift briefings and ensure effective communication both ways with the shopfloor. Advocate on shopfloor for employee engagement and people plan initiatives to create a positive working culture. Support onboarding of new team members. Promote and uphold site safety culture - actively participate in safety walks, risk assessments, and incident reviews. Ensure all manufacturing activities are performed in accordance with EHS policies and permit conditions. Drive strong housekeeping standards to maintain a safe working environment. Ensure team's adherence to risk assessments and input to updates where required. Promote active participation in hazard identification and resolution of open hazards. Prepare and review batch documentation, logbooks, and electronic records to ensure data integrity. Assisting in updating and completion of GMP documentation such as SOP's and BMR's. Troubleshoot process deviations to maintain compliance and ensure non conformances are managed and documented appropriately. Escalate any non conformances, contributing to the investigation and closure of deviations and corrective & preventative (CAPA) actions. Drive right first time (RFT) execution through operator coaching and real time support on the shop floor. Support preparation and execution of internal and external audits from document control through to housekeeping standards. Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain schedule adherence. Support plan delivery through effective resource and process management. Ensure completion of short interval control (SIC) sheets to ensure detail available for data analysis for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, maximise output and drive schedule adherence. Completion of Oracle transactions to ensure recovery plan adherence. Drive live yield optimisation to reduce waste during production. Reduce batch rejects through CAPA closure and improvement of RFT. Provide production support and process oversight by acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for day to day operations within the department. Support batch manufacture across formulation, filling, and packaging, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Support Tier meetings and work cross functionally to drive shift performance. Champion safety, quality and productivity improvements, encouraging all team members to come forward with ideas and supporting them to implement them, where this is possible. Contribute to improvement projects, CAPEX and NPD workstreams as required. KPIs RFT and deviation closure rates. Compliance with GMP and EHS standards. OEE and yield performance. Training completion and competency verification. Engagement in improvement initiatives. You A self motivated enthusiastic individual who can support the shopfloor and work well within a team environment. Ability to deliver day to day production activities whilst remaining compliant under a regulated environment and supporting improvements. Essential Experience of low to medium volume production, manual/semi automated processes. Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance. Proven industry experience from a highly regulated GMP production facility. A working knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical manufacture and ability to manage time and workload effectively. Ability to communicate effectively, both within the production team and cross functionally. Desirable Knowledge of computerised systems such as Oracle. Ability to conduct some data analysis to determine improvement projects. A working knowledge and practical experience of continuous improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead projects and teams. Reward £36,600 salary - £19.55 per hour equivalent. Free onsite parking. Average 36 hour working week. 22.5 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays. Option to buy a week's holiday each year. 8% Employer Pension Contribution. We look forward to receiving your application.

A global veterinary pharmaceuticals company in Skipton is seeking a Value Stream Specialist for a late shift role. The position involves supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in low to medium volume production and a strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance. The role offers a competitive salary of £36,600 and comprehensive benefits including onsite parking and pension contributions.