Sr. Specialist, Global SAP Planning and Supply Chain Solutions

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

• Lead functional design activities for:
• 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.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work with external implementation partners and system integrators.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during project execution.
• 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.
• Fluent English.

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
• Continuous Improvement
• Global Collaboration

Location Pomezia (preferred), Alanno, Bologna, Milano

Salary range 48.000€ - 65.000€

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 patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.