Strategic Pharma Product Planner (Supply & Demand)

Real; Breda; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Product Planner for pharmaceutical manufacturing to strengthen the planning team in Breda. You will manage tactical and strategic supply planning, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and cost objectives in a complex manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and at least 5 years in supply or production planning within pharma. SAP experience is required; Kinaxis RapidResponse is a plus, and Lean Six Sigma is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and/or Production Planning.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
• SAP experience required; Kinaxis RapidResponse is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage tactical and strategic supply planning activities.
• Develop and maintain mid- and long-term production and supply plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and align them with business objectives.
• Identify supply risks and opportunities and drive mitigation actions.
• Perform scenario analyses to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and global supply chain stakeholders.
• Drive planning stability, capacity utilization, and supply reliability.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.
• Ensure timely completion of planning cycles and reporting activities.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Production planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Job description

Real is seeking a Product Planner for pharmaceutical manufacturing to strengthen the planning team in Breda. You will manage tactical and strategic supply planning, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and cost objectives in a complex manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and at least 5 years in supply or production planning within pharma. SAP experience is required; Kinaxis RapidResponse is a plus, and Lean Six Sigma is welcomed.