Sr. Specialist, Global It Supply Chain Planning

Sr.
Specialist, Global IT Supply Chain Planning - SAP IBP / PP-DS
Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan.
The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become
a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health
.
We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions.
We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.
But our journey is far from complete
In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history.
We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.
Scope of the role
We are looking for a
Senior Specialist, Global IT Planning
to join our Global IT organization and drive the evolution of planning capabilities across the enterprise.
This role will be responsible for supporting and enhancing end-to-end planning processes, including
Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Capacity Planning and Detailed Scheduling
, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technology solutions.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Commercial teams to deliver scalable and standardized planning solutions that improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels and operational efficiency across the global network.
Your role
Business Partnership & Process Ownership
Serve as the IT business partner for global Supply Chain Planning processes.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and optimize planning capabilities across regions and manufacturing sites.
Support the continuous improvement of planning processes and system adoption.
Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable IT solutions.
Solution Design & Delivery
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Inventory Planning
Capacity Planning
Detailed Production Scheduling
Drive implementation and enhancement initiatives within the planning application landscape.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance and integration standards.
Participate in global transformation programs and digital initiatives.
SAP Planning Solutions
Support and evolve planning solutions based on:
SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
SAP S/4HANA
SAP PP/DS
SAP APO (where applicable)
Ensure effective integration between planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and master data processes.
Coordinate solution testing, deployment and hypercare activities.
Work with external implementation partners and system integrators.
Support governance activities, roadmap definition and prioritization of enhancements.
Who are you
3 – 4 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning and related IT solutions.
Strong understanding of:
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
MRP
Inventory Optimization
Production Planning
Detailed Scheduling
Experience with SAP planning solutions, preferably:
SAP IBP
SAP PP/DS
SAP S/4HANA
Experience working in global and complex manufacturing environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences or highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
Experience with Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions.
Familiarity with supply chain analytics and planning KPIs.
SAP certification in IBP or related modules.
Core Competencies
End-to-End Supply Chain Planning
Digital Transformation
SAP Planning Solutions
Business Process Design
Stakeholder Management
Project Delivery
Data-Driven Decision Making
The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position.
The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements.
Why Join Alfasigma:
At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our commitment to people and pa