Demand & Supply Chain Planner Specialist

2 giorni fa

Latina, 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