Supply Chain Manager

Gerresheimer; Parma; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerresheimer Italia seeks a senior Supply Chain leader to manage and optimize end-to-end operations for the Moulded Glass Division in Italy, ensuring high service levels, efficient production planning, and cost-effective logistics.

You will align demand with capacity, coordinate production, logistics, and inventory, monitor KPIs, lead a cross-functional team, and drive continuous improvement across planning, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in Production Planning, Logistics and Inventory Management.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices or other highly regulated industries is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Production Planning and Supply Chain processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain planning methodologies and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & S&OP: Align demand, capacity, and inventory; define production priorities and monitor plan adherence.
• Logistics & Warehousing: Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities while improving efficiency, service levels, and cost control.
• Inventory Management: Optimize stock levels, reduce obsolete inventory, improve inventory turnover.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, costs, and planning accuracy; drive corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional initiatives to standardize, digitalize, and automate processes.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop planning and logistics teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1825, Bormioli Pharma has been a leading manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, offering complete solutions ranging from glass and plastic bottles to plastic and aluminum closures and accessories. As of December 2024, Bormioli Pharma has been fully integrated into the Gerresheimer Group and no longer operates as a standalone brand. Today, its portfolio, expertise, and capabilities continue within Gerresheimer, an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner to the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics sectors. The Group offers a comprehensive range of drug containment solutions, closures and accessories, drug delivery systems, medical devices, and health-related solutions. Gerresheimer operates more than 40 production sites across 16 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and employs approximately 13,600 people worldwide. Discover all of Gerresheimer’s innovative solutions and stay up to date by visiting Gerresheimer’s website and LinkedIn page.

Job Description

The resource responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end Supply Chain operations across the Moulded Glass Division in Italy, ensuring high customer service levels, efficient production planning, and cost-effective logistics.

Key responsibilities include:

Production Planning & S&OP: Align customer demand, production capacity, and inventory; define production priorities and monitor plan adherence.

Logistics & Warehousing: Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities while improving efficiency, service levels, and cost control.

Inventory Management: Optimize stock levels, reduce obsolete inventory, improve inventory turnover, and balance customer service with working capital.

Performance Management: Monitor key Supply Chain KPIs, such as OTIF, inventory levels, logistics costs, and planning accuracy, driving corrective actions and supporting budgeting and reporting.

Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional initiatives to standardize, digitalize, and automate Supply Chain processes.

People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop planning and logistics teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

The overall objective will be to drive Supply Chain excellence by integrating planning, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics, improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in Production Planning, Logistics and Inventory Management
• Previous experience managing teams and cross-functional projects
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices or other highly regulated industries is considered an advantage
• Strong understanding of Production Planning and Supply Chain processes
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Supply Chain planning methodologies and KPI management.