Demand & Supply Chain Planner Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Roma; In loco; EUR 41.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Italia is seeking an analytical Demand & Supply Chain Planner for end-to-end forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply alignment. You will bridge Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics, using SAP and AI/BI tools to improve forecast accuracy and working capital.

You will lead monthly S&OP cycles, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure product availability and launch readiness. Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Competenze

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or Life Sciences or related field, or 2+ years in demand & supply planning.
• Experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, Inventory Management or related processes; pharma experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to turn data into insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and planning tools.
• Familiarity with AI/predictive analytics for forecasting and supply chain processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, reporting).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent Italian and English, written and spoken.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across product portfolios and align with supply capabilities.
• Lead monthly S&OP process with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics.
• Monitor market trends, sales performance, demand patterns and forecast accuracy KPIs.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and product availability while minimizing obsolescence.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and logistics to mitigate supply risks.
• Support launches, lifecycle management and key supply chain projects.
• Leverage SAP, AI forecasting tools and BI platforms to improve planning.
• Prepare analyses and dashboards including IQV and performance reporting.

Conoscenze

Forecasting

Analytics

ERP SAP

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decision making

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Formazione

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering/Economics or related

Strumenti

SAP

BI tools

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and commercially astute Demand & Supply Chain Planner to join our Company Italia. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply alignment, launches and IQV analysis. You will act as a pivotal bridge between Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics, leveraging modern ERP platforms (notably SAP) and emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning tools to drive forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across product portfolios, ensuring alignment between commercial expectations and supply capabilities.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly S&OP process, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Monitor market trends, sales performance, customer demand patterns and forecast accuracy KPIs.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock parameters and product availability while minimizing obsolescence and waste.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, suppliers and logistics partners to mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity.
• Support product launches, lifecycle management activities and business-critical supply chain projects.
• Leverage SAP, AI-driven forecasting tools and business intelligence platforms to improve planning processes and decision-making.
• Prepare analyses and dashboards, including IQV and performance reporting, to support operational and strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Life Sciences or another scientific discipline, or at least 2 years of experience in a similar Demand & Supply Planning role.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or S&OP processes; pharmaceutical industry experience is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and planning tools.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics tools and digital solutions supporting forecasting and supply chain processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, data analysis and reporting).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Alignment, Change Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Demand Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Demand Management, Demand Planning Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), ERP Financial Systems, Excel Reports, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting Models, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Industry Trend Analysis, Inventory Control Management, Inventory Planning, KPI Reporting, Logistics, Microsoft Excel Functions, Negotiation, Planning, Process Alignment {+ 7 more}

The salary range for this position is €41,200.00 - €70,000.00. This is the lowest and highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. It is based on the applicable NCBA, as well as an individual’s experience, skills, organization needs, and compensation levels within their peer group. If applicable, employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, or other benefits. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information if needed.

The applicable NCBA is CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Classification ‘Impiegato’, Level B1.

The Primary Location for this position is ITA - Lazio - Roma.

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation Visa Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving Licence: No Hazardous Materials: No.

Job Posting End Date: 10/8/2026. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.