We are currently looking for a Supply Chain Operations Specialist to join our Logistics team in Alderley Park>
Job Title: Specialist Supply Chain Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Park, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
Our Company
Cyprotex vision is to be pioneers of innovative ADME-Tox partnerships, driving delivery of safer and more effective medicines. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we specialise in in vitro and in silico ADME-Tox services, providing a wide range of assays tailored to our client’s needs. This includes in vitro screening to support discovery projects, regulatory studies to support preclinical and clinical development, specialist mechanistic in vitro human and animal toxicity models and PBPK/QSAR modelling expertise. As well as supporting clients directly, we have a strong focus on efficiencies and innovation.
Our Alderley Park site is set in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by stunning 400-acre estate, open green spaces, sweeping viewpoints, all within easy reach of Merseyside and Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. Easy access to public transport.
Cyprotex is part of the Evotec Group, a global leader in research. With state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise, we provide innovative and bespoke assurance tailored to each of our client’s needs.
Purpose of the Role
Ensure efficient, compliant, and reliable supply chain operations across warehouse and distribution processes. Apply specialist-level knowledge, work independently, and contribute to the development and implementation of improved standards, processes, and workflows across the site.
Key Accountabilities
- Execute warehouse operations including goods receipt, storage, internal provisioning (milk run), and inventory tasks such as cycle counts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth material flows.
- Perform distribution activities including packing, documentation, shipping, and import/export processing, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Work closely with Global material planning to ensure right inventory levels.
- Apply specialist understanding of pharmaceutical materials (consumables, chemicals, biomaterials) to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling.
- Utilize logistics tools and ERP/WMS systems with expertise; ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and data integrity.
- Independently implement (sub)projects focused on process optimization, systemic introduction of standards, and lean improvements.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Quality, Labs, Manufacturing, EHS, Supply Chain) to coordinate workflows and resolve operational topics.
- Train colleagues in specific workflows and support capability building within the team.
Knowledge & Experience
- Apprenticeship with relevant experience, or BSc/MSc with previous experience in supply chain, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or relevant regulated operations.
- Ability to independently complete tasks without instruction and to understand the specialist background behind business processes and documents.
- Strong knowledge of import/export requirements and documentation.
- Deep familiarity with handling pharmaceutical materials such as consumables, chemicals, and biomaterials.
- Proficiency in logistics tools (ERP/WMS), scanning technologies, and data accuracy practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading or implementing improvements, standards, or (sub)projects.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate across departments and support training activities.
Education and Qualifications
- Completed vocational apprenticeship in logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, or related technical field; or BSc/MSc in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- Training in import/export regulations, hazardous materials, or lean methodology is beneficial.
Evotec Leadership Competencies
- Driving Outcomes: Driving Outcomes is about creating new and better means to improve enterprise and business results, striving for a higher level of performance, and evaluating these achievements in financial terms
- Leading Innovation: Leading innovation is about creating the environment for innovation to happen and building the organization’s competencies to develop and execute on innovation
- Influencing and collaborating effectively: Influencing and collaborating effectively involves working seamlessly with colleagues, partners, and individuals outside of one’s direct chain of command, both within the organization and externally
Benefits Package
Pension on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 5% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme
Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period
Private dental cover, on completion (but not subject to) of your 3-month probationary period
Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
Career progression within the company, we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
Cycle-to-work scheme
Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
Onsite Facilities
The company pays for secure onsite parking
Restaurant, Café, and Gastro pub
Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes
Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Apprenticeship with relevant experience or BSc/MSc in supply chain, logistics, or related field
- Strong knowledge of import/export requirements and documentation
- Deep familiarity with handling pharmaceutical materials
- Proficiency in logistics tools (ERP/WMS) and data accuracy practices
- Demonstrated experience leading or implementing improvements
- Strong communication skills to coordinate across departments
What We Do
Evotec is a biotechnology company that is committed to advancing drug discovery and development. Through flexible business models, we collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, foundations, and government agencies on a substantial scale. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients. Our Pipeline Co-Creation model represents our adaptable, multi-modality, fully integrated end-to-end approach to drive collaborations and services across all phases of drug discovery and development – from discovery of novel targets to achieving Proof of Concept in the clinic and into commercial manufacturing. We aspire to contribute data-driven disease understanding and early disease relevance in humans to bring the probability of success up. We select the right modality, which is then propelled forward on our platforms by our passionate people striving for the fastest and most effective ways towards patient impact. This is enabled by convergence of human ingenuity with data and AI. We also offer specific solutions, products, and CRO/CDMO-like services, always in support of the Biopharma R&D innovator. Our more than 4,000 scientists work closely with numerous partners concurrently, delivering fully integrated research and development portfolios or individual projects with the highest quality standards and efficiency, coupled with great science, passion, engagement, and communication.
