Demand & Supply Chain Planner Specialist

18 ore fa

rome, lazio, Italia Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Tempo pieno
Overview
Analytical, proactive professional responsible for end-to-end demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply alignment. You will bridge Sales, Marketing, Finance and Logistics, leveraging SAP and AI/ML tools to boost forecast accuracy, service levels and working capital efficiency. You’ll lead S&OP, monitor demand patterns and drive product launches and lifecycle decisions in a fast-paced pharma context. This role offers impact across functions and opportunities to shape planning processes with modern technologies.
Retribuzione / Benefits salary range provided
annual bonus possibility
long-term incentives
other benefits may apply
Responsabilità Develop and maintain cross-portfolio demand forecasts aligned with supply capabilities
Lead and coordinate monthly S&OP with cross-functional teams
Monitor forecast accuracy KPIs, market trends and demand signals
Manage inventory, safety stock and product availability while minimizing obsolescence
Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and logistics to mitigate supply risks
Support product launches, lifecycle management and strategic supply projects
Leverage SAP, AI forecasting tools and BI platforms to improve planning
Prepare analyses and dashboards (IQV) to inform decisions
Requisiti fondamentali Degree or 2+ years in Demand & Supply Planning or similar
Experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management or S&OP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-to-insights capability
ERP experience, preferably SAP, and planning tools
Familiarity with AI, predictive analytics and digital forecasting solutions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration
Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken)
analytical mindset
stakeholder management
cross-functional collaboration
SAP
AI-driven forecasting tools
BI platforms