Production Planner Support

THE POSITION

The Production Planner Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the availability of materials and the smooth execution of intercompany supply flows, balancing customer service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency across the end-to-end supply chain.The position interfaces closely with Procurement Planning, Production Execution, Quality Management, Inbound and Outbound Logistics, and other cross-functional business partners. Key challenges include managing a complex supply network across multiple manufacturing sites and logistics partners, ensuring continuity of supply while balancing service levels, inventory targets, and working capital objectives in a dynamic environment. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to inventory optimization initiatives, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, develop expertise in SAP planning and supply chain analytics, and actively participate in continuous improvement and digitalization projects.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with Manufacturing Management and shop floor personnel regarding daily issues that may impact production schedule adherence.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned materials, adjusting stock parameters based on operational and business requirements.
• Implement actions to reduce short-dated and expired materials, ensuring proper inventory control measures are applied.
• Maintain MRP master data for assigned materials and collaborate with the teams responsible for the MDGx process to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze, monitor, and update relevant supply chain and inventory KPIs.
• Support the continuous improvement of planning processes and supply chain performance.
• Review and manage material availability to support production plans and customer demand.
• Monitor supply risks and proactively escalate potential shortages.
• Participate in S&OP / Demand & Supply Review processes.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure timely shipment execution.
• Support root cause analysis for supply disruptions and service level deviations.
• Ensure compliance with planning processes and data governance standards.

Requirements:

• Experience or knowledge in Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling within a pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environment or similar industry.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Scheduling, Inventory Management and Supply Planning processes principles.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting tools (Power BI is a plus).
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills in Italian and English.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize and work under changing business conditions.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing guidelines is considered an advantage.

What we offer:

• For this position, we offer a temporary contract with an external agency.
• The gross annual base salary foreseen for this position ranges from € 26.600 to € 39.300, depending on candidate's skills and experience. 
• A wide range of benefits for your physical, financial, social and mental wellbeing.  
• A support to develop your own professional and personal paths, including our full range of development programs.  

We warmly welcome applications from candidates belonging to protected categories, in accordance with Law 68/99.

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