Material Planner Biopharma at Grünenthal

Grünenthal; Varese; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

Job summary

Grünenthal is seeking a Material Planner Biopharma for our Origgio site near Varese, Italy. You will ensure timely material availability, manage MRP, POs, and inventory, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA and Procurement to maintain supply continuity.

Fluency in Italian and English, a technical degree, and experience in pharma or related industries are preferred. You will drive continuous improvement, analyze data, and provide planning insights to S&OP while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or scientific disciplines, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field.
• Experience in planning, manufacturing or supply chain environments, ideally within manufacturing environments in pharmaceutical, food, FMCG or comparable industries.
• Fluency both in Italian and English; a third language would be considered a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of ERP and planning tools such as SAP, APO, SNP or OMP.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely availability of materials and packaging components to support uninterrupted production and customer delivery.
• Manage material requirements planning, purchase order generation and inventory schedules to balance supply, demand and stock targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement to drive service excellence and supply continuity.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse and QA teams to resolve material-related issues and support site priorities.
• Identify supply risks, proactively manage disruptions and implement mitigation actions to minimize impact on operations.
• Manage inventory levels while considering warehouse capacity, cost optimization and obsolescence reduction.
• Coordinate material supply changes, schedule adjustments and phase-in/phase-out activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide supplier and material planning insights to the S&OP process, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities.
• Prepare planning and performance reports, leveraging data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency, service levels and supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or scientific disciplines, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

Tools

SAP

APO

SNP

OMP

Job description

Material Planner Biopharma Country: Italy City: Origgio (Varese) Department: Global Operations & Production Job ID: 45457 Pay Range (full-time): EUR 34.000 - 40.000 Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

• Ensure the timely availability of materials and packaging components to support uninterrupted production and customer delivery
• Manage material requirements planning, purchase order generation and inventory schedules to balance supply, demand and stock targets
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with Procurement to drive service excellence and supply continuity
• Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse and QA teams to resolve material-related issues and support site priorities
• Identify supply risks, proactively manage disruptions and implement mitigation actions to minimize impact on operations
• Manage inventory levels while considering warehouse capacity, cost optimization and obsolescence reduction
• Coordinate material supply changes, schedule adjustments and phase-in/phase-out activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Provide supplier and material planning insights to the S&OP process, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities
• Prepare planning and performance reports, leveraging data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency, service levels and supply chain performance

What you’ll bring to the table

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or scientific disciplines, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field.
• Experience in planning, manufacturing or supply chain environments, ideally within manufacturing environments in pharmaceutical, food, FMCG or comparable industries
• Fluency both in Italian and English, a third language would be considered a plus
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Knowledge of ERP and planning tools such as SAP, APO, SNP or OMP
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Our pay ranges are based on an objective, gender-neutral job evaluation system. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant education, skills, experience, certifications, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. Your compensation package will include a performance-based annual bonus.

"Join forces with us and shape the future of Biopharma Supply!" Piermarco Storti, the Hiring Manager

About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain. Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8billion.

Your HR contact: Maria Elena Vinciguerra

Meet our teams Website: www.grunenthal.com Eurostaffs: Grunenthal Group Instagram: @grunenthal