Job Grade:
Hiring Manager:
Joana Neves
Internal Posting Date:
09/09/2025
Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid
Our
Corporate Functions
teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you're a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you'll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company's positive impact on patients and their families.
What the job looks like:
Step into a dynamic, high-impact role where you'll tackle
real-world supply chain challenges
in a
fast-paced, global environment
. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, optimize end-to-end operations, and have the chance to shape strategic decisions.
Be the Key Connector
– Build strong relationships with Supply Chain partners (Production Planning, External Supply, Demand Managers, etc.) to ensure seamless coordination.
Act as a Liaison Between Regions & Functions
– Work closely with regional supply chain teams, manufacturing sites, and commercial stakeholders to align global supply strategies with market needs.
Own Inventory & Service Levels
– Become the go-to expert for all things related to inventory management and service optimization.
Drive Operational Excellence
– Proactively identify and resolve supply chain challenges to achieve the best customer service and inventory outcomes.
Tackle Supply Disruptions Head-On
– Identify, escalate, and resolve supply issues, working with functional partners to address root causes.
Support New Product Introductions (NPIs)
– Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Demand teams to ensure smooth product launches and seamless phase-in/phase-out planning.
Manage Transitions Smoothly
– Oversee planning activities related to product phase-ins and phase-outs, keeping our supply chain agile and responsive.
Lead the Conversation
– Drive
end-to-end planning meetings
for each Value Stream and prepare for key monthly Operational Reviews.
Shape the Bigger Picture
– Provide strategic supply input into the
S&OP/IBP process
, ensuring transparency of risks and opportunities.
Monitor & Improve KPIs
– Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, and supply reliability, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business goals.
What you'll bring to the table:
A
Master's degree
or equivalent in a relevant field.
Hands-on experience in
Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Production Planning
(preferably in Pharma or FMCG).
Strong
communication skills
and
fluency in English
(written and spoken).
Advanced proficiency in
Excel and SAP-R3
(Power BI, Kinaxis is a plus!).
A natural
leader
, able to drive projects and teams toward success.
A
collaborator
who values diverse perspectives and thrives in a multicultural environment.
A
problem-solver
who thinks outside the box and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.
A
team player
with a strong focus on quality and service.
A
proactive mindset
, able to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Strong
analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
to drive smarter decision-making.
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