Planning Manager

for the site Borgo San Michele LT, Italy

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Latina is a leading centre of excellence in sterile liquid production, with a strategic investment plan to become one of Europe's foremost hubs.

Your key responsibilities

Manage the planning processes, from settling production plans during the budget phase to the launch into production
Manage the supply process for direct components and components ordered by customers
Supervise the E2E products trend, from the input of raw materials to the shipment of final products
Guarantee middle and long-term production plans, balancing production needs with customer orders
Analise production plans and its positive outcomes and risks; settling risks resolution plans, communicate changes to internal and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, colleagues)
Guarantee appropriate management of direct materials purchased for the plant, of raw materials supplied by customers both for production and projects
Ensure a correct stock of components for the company production department, to reach plant targets
Ensure that production capacity is always maximised and the output targets are aligned with budget
Communicate forecasted change in production plans (collect data, analysis, reporting)

Your profile

Background: Degree in technical fields (engineering, economy…)
Production Planning Expertise: Proven experience in mid- to long-term (9–12 months) manufacturing planning, ideally in a sterile pharmaceutical or GMP/Quality-regulated environment
Forecast Translation: Ability to translate customer forecasts into executable production campaigns, balancing demand with capacity and resource (machine and labor) constraints
Capacity Planning & MPS: Skilled in using a Master Production Scheduling (MPS) tool to assess and align production capacity with demand
SAP ECC & MRP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, including MRP processes, production orders, and material availability checks
Scheduling & Execution: Experience in creating detailed production line schedules and ensuring alignment with shop floor execution
Data Analysis & Reporting: Proficient in Power BI or similar tools for monitoring KPIs, production performance, and material availability
Procurement: ideally has experience or understanding in procurement processes and their constraints, inventory target setting and risk mitigation in the material supply area
Language Skills: Fluent in Italian; good command of English (written and spoken) for communication with international stakeholders
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and coordination skills to work closely with procurement, warehouse, quality, master data, and customer service teams
Problem Solving & Agility: Capable of identifying bottlenecks, proposing solutions, and adapting plans in response to material delays, quality issues, or customer changes

Your motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation!

Apply now

If you have any questions, I - Chiara Fanasca / Human Resources - will be happy to help you: +393884526179

Haupt Pharma Latina S.r.l. • Member of the Aenova Group • Strada Statale 156 dei Monti Lepini • 04100 Borgo San Michele LT, Italy