Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

We are looking for a skilled professional to lead capacity and supply planning activities within a dynamic and highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is essential to ensuring operational efficiency, resource optimization, and alignment with long-term business objectives.

• Develop mid- and long-term plans to optimize operations, production, and resource utilization.
• Conduct demand forecasting and capacity planning aligned with strategic goals.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure sustainability.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Prepare and present reports on capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, and operational performance.
• Support planning continuity during team absences or resource constraints.
• Lead the S&OP process (Production & QC), integrating demand and supply planning to support business growth.
• Collaborate with SNO, Production, QC, Material Planners, and Planning teams to ensure supply chain responsiveness.
• Facilitate S&OP meetings and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.

• Analyze historical data, market trends, and upcoming projects to build predictive planning models.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies (e.g., batch sizes, SKU rationalization, production/QC performance).
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.).
• Recommend strategies for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
  (Key KPIs: PSA, # of OOS & BO, Units per FTE)

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply planning, ideally in the pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Proficient with DRP tools such as Kinaxis and SAP.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with both Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order production models.
• APICS certification or other post-graduate supply chain training is a plus.
• Programming skills (e.g., Excel macros, VBA) are an advantage.