Scheduling Planner Biopharma

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Varese; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grünenthal is seeking a Production Planner to join Global Operations & Production in Lombardy. You will develop and maintain production schedules, balance capacity and priorities, and coordinate activities across products to ensure efficient workflow.

The role requires a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, experience in pharma manufacturing or FMCG planning, strong SAP experience, and business fluency in English. An MBA or certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, scheduling, material planning or supply planning in pharma, medical or FMCG sectors.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Business fluency in English.
• Advanced experience with SAP MM, PP, APO or SNP.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with BI or Qlik, process management tools, planning systems, data mining and reporting.
• MBA or relevant supply chain certifications would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, balancing capacity, constraints and priorities.
• Coordinate production activities across multiple products for efficient workflow.
• Plan and prioritize manufacturing operations to maximize performance and minimize delays.
• Ensure adequate resources, equipment and production capacity to meet demand.
• Monitor production performance and resolve planning or manufacturing issues.
• Partner with Supply Network Planning to balance supply and demand and manage risks.
• Contribute to S&OP and IBP processes with accurate planning insights.
• Manage production changes, vulnerability reporting and related compliance.
• Support lifecycle planning including phase-in/phase-out activities and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Scheduling

Manufacturing

BI / Data analytics

SAP (MM/PP/APO/SNP)

Excel

English fluency

MBA / Certifications

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Engineering

MBA or supply chain certs (advantage)

Tools

SAP MM/PP/APO/SNP

BI / Qlik

MS Office

Data mining / reporting

Job description

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Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 45456

Professional | Temporary | 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

Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Develop and maintain production schedules, balancing capacity, operational constraints and business priorities
• Coordinate production activities across multiple products to ensure efficient workflow execution
• Plan and prioritize manufacturing operations to maximize performance and minimize delays
• Ensure adequate resources, equipment and production capacity are available to meet demand
• Monitor production performance and proactively resolve planning or manufacturing issues
• Partner with Supply Network Planning to balance supply and demand while managing risks and opportunities
• Contribute to S&OP and IBP processes through accurate production planning insights
• Manage production changes, vulnerability reporting and planning-related compliance activities
• Support product lifecycle activities, including phase-in and phase-out planning
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, standards, tools and ways of working

What you’ll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain or Engineering or scientific domain
• A previous experience in manufacturing, scheduling, material planning or supply planning within the pharmaceutical, medical or FMCG sectors
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning
• Business fluency in English
• Advanced experience with SAP MM, PP, APO or SNP
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with BI or Qlik, process management tools, planning systems, data mining and reporting
• An MBA or relevant Supply Chain certifications, such as APICS or IBF, would be considered an advantage

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.

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"Join forces with us and shape the future of Biopharma Supply!"

Piermarco Storti , the Hiring Manager

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 € 1.8 billion.