Job Description:
We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and commercially astute Demand & Supply Chain Planner to join our Company Italia. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply alignment, launches and IQV analysis. You will act as a pivotal bridge between Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics, leveraging modern ERP platforms (notably SAP) and emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning tools to drive forecast accuracy, service levels, and working capital efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across product portfolios, ensuring alignment between commercial expectations and supply capabilities.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly S&OP; process, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Monitor market trends, sales performance, customer demand patterns and forecast accuracy KPIs.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock parameters and product availability while minimizing obsolescence and waste.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites,
suppliers and logistics partners to mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity.
• Support product launches, lifecycle management activities and business-critical supply chain projects.
• Leverage SAP, AI-driven forecasting tools and business intelligence platforms to improve planning processes and decision-making.
• Prepare analyses and dashboards, including IQV and performance reporting, to support operational and strategic decisions.
Requirements
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Life Sciences or another scientific discipline, or at least 2 years of experience in a similar Demand & Supply Planning role.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or S&OP; processes; pharmaceutical industry experience is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.
📌 Demand & Supply Chain Planner Specialist (Roma)
🏢 Msd
📍 Roma