Demand and Planning Manager

Demand & Planning Manager
- Rare Disease Date: 23 Sept 2026 Department: Corporate Logistics Business Area: Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement

Job Type
Direct Employee Contract Type: Permanent

Location:
Parma, IT

About us
Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. We believe our differences make us stronger. Global Technical Operations & Supply Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global Tech Op&S) is Chiesi's global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end‐to‐end supply chain. Global Tech Op&S oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimization and industrialization, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management. Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement. This end‐to‐end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites
- Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT)
- together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners. This is what you will do You will drive the end-to-end (E2 E) planning and performance of assigned rare disease brands, balancing revenue delivery with a zero-tolerance approach to patient supply continuity. You will act as key interface between Supply Chain and Commercial teams, ensuring demand plans are translated into executable supply strategies that maximize product availability while protecting patients. The Global Brand Planner will support product-level decision-making, ensuring trade‐offs prioritize patient impact while optimizing financial outcomes. Scope & Organizational Impact Global responsibility across multiple rare disease brands for E2 E planning post Demand consolidation Strong interface with Global and Regional Brand teams to support sustainable revenue delivery Direct contribution to patient continuity, product availability, and revenue protection Operates in a zero-tolerance environment for stock‐outs impacting patients You will be responsible for Develop and maintain global supply plans aligned to commercial forecasts while safeguarding patient supply Translate demand signals into supply plans that ensure uninterrupted patient access and support revenue realization Partner closely with Brand Managers to align on demand assumptions, launch readiness, and growth scenarios Identify and proactively manage risks to patient supply and revenue (stock‐outs, constraints, delays) Coordinate with Supply Execution, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure plan feasibility and robustness Support scenario planning to evaluate trade‐offs, prioritizing patient impact first, then financial outcomes Monitor KPIs including service level, inventory, and revenue‐at‐risk Support IBP / S&OP processes with clear articulation of patient and financial implications Interaction with GRD Affiliates & Business Leadership Collaborate with BU Business Managers and Affiliates to ensure alignment between patient needs and market demand Support translation of global supply plans into reliable local execution Communicate supply risks with clear visibility of patient and revenue impact Act as key partner to commercial teams in prioritization decisions under constraints You will need to have Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field 5‐10 years pharma/biotech supply chain experience Experience in planning processes (IBP / S&OP) Exposure to global supply chains and CMO environments Experience working with Commercial / Brand teams is strongly preferred Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP IBP, OMP, Kinaxis Leadership & Competency Profile Strong business and patient‐centric mindset Ability to balance patient needs with commercial and financial objectives Effective stakeholder management across Commercial and Operations Analytical and structured problem‐solving approach Ability to operate in matrix and cross‐functional environments High accountability in critical, patient‐impacting situations Location Preferably Parma, with the possibility of weekly remote working, or Dublin Budgeted Salary Range The budgeted salary range approved for this role is between €52.240 and €65.300. This range reflects the typical compensation expected for candidates with the experience and expertise required for the position. Final offer may vary based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, overall profile, and internal equity considerations. This role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus scheme, subject to company and