Supply Network Planner

Grünenthal GmbH; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Grünenthal is seeking a senior professional for Global Operations & Production to lead supply planning activities in a hybrid role based in Portugal. You will coordinate with production planning, external supply, and demand teams to align strategies with market needs and ensure inventory optimization.

The role requires Master’s degree, pharma/FMCG experience, strong communication in English, and advanced skills in Excel, SAP-R3, Power BI, and Kinaxis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Production Planning (Pharma or FMCG preferred).
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP-R3; Power BI and Kinaxis are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain partners to ensure seamless coordination.
• Align global supply strategies with regional market needs.
• Become the go-to expert for inventory management and service optimization.
• Identify and resolve supply chain challenges to improve customer service.
• Oversee product phase-ins and phase-outs and support monthly reviews.
• Provide strategic input into S&OP/IBP process.

Skills

Strong communication

Fluency in English

Leadership

Collaborative mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

SAP-R3

Power BI

Kinaxis

Job description

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Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 45529

Job Grade: PT11F

Internal Posting Date: -

Referral Bonus: EUR 500.00

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

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

• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain partners (Production Planning, External Supply, Demand Managers, etc.) to ensure seamless coordination;
• Work closely with regional supply chain teams, manufacturing sites, and commercial stakeholders to align global supply strategies with market needs;
• Become the go-to expert for all things related to inventory management and service optimization;
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain challenges to achieve the best customer service and inventory outcomes;
• Identify, escalation, and resolve supply issues, working with functional partners to address root causes;
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Demand teams to ensure smooth product launches and seamless phase-in/phase-out planning;
• Oversee planning activities related to product phase-ins and phase-outs, keeping our supply chain agile and responsive;
• Drive end-to-end planning meetings for each Value Stream and prepare for key monthly Operational Reviews;
• Provide strategic supply input into the S&OP/IBP process, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities;
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, and supply reliability, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business goals;

What you’ll bring to the table

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

• AMaster’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field;
• Hands-on experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Production Planning (preferably in Pharma or FMCG);
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken);
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP-R3 (Power BI, Kinaxis is a plus!);
• A natural leader, able to drive projects and teams toward success;
• A collaborator who values diverse perspectives and thrives in a multicultural environment;
• A problem-solver who thinks outside the box and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo;
• A team player with a strong focus on quality and service;
• A proactive mindset, able to juggle multiple priorities effectively;
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills to drive smarter decision-making.

Tiago Bento , 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.