NL CW Senior Associate Supply Chain (GMP) | Breda

Job Description

This role sits within the Regional Supply Chain Operations organization, responsible for managing and supporting the full lifecycle of pharmaceutical products across international markets. The team operates in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment, ensuring compliant, timely, and efficient product supply to patients worldwide.

The Senior Associate Supply Chain professional supports Regional Operations by executing lifecycle management activities, coordinating cross-functional processes, and ensuring accurate documentation, labelling, and system data. This role plays a key part in supporting product launches, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, pharmaceutical operations, or regulated environments

• Experience working in an international and cross-functional setting

• Strong analytical and data management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and digital systems

• Customer-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in pharmaceutical supply chain or regulated industries (GxP)

• APICS, CPIM, CIRM, or similar certification

• Experience with labeling systems and lifecycle management processes

• Exposure to product launches, regulatory variations, or master data management

• Experience in project coordination and change management

• Strong technical affinity and interest in digital tools

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Operations Lead in managing all phases of the product lifecycle

• Execute product lifecycle changes according to the Regional Variation Master Plan

• Maintain and update the Regional Variation Master Plan in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Perform labeling assessments and complete system checklists

• Support and coordinate product launches and related activities

• Manage specialized shipping processes for assigned products

• Ensure Right-First-Time handovers to production sites by maintaining accurate documentation

• Facilitate collaboration between Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing

• Lead small improvement projects and support data collection for customer requests

• Coordinate master data requests and related system activities

• Support business case preparation and impact assessments

• Execute registration sample and product demonstration requests

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

Competencies

• Strong Communicator: Effectively communicates with diverse stakeholder groups

• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions

• Strong Facilitator: Enables collaboration between key departments

• Drives Results: Delivers consistent outcomes under pressure

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates urgency, energy, and initiative

• Tech Savvy: Adopts and applies digital and technological innovations

• Analytical Thinker: Uses qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making

Practicalities

• Start Date: ASAP (with regard to notice period)
  
  Interested? Apply now or send your CV to f.chauca@panda-int.com