Business Area: Supply Chain/Logistics & Procurement Contract Type: Permanent Location: Parma, IT Global Technical Operations & Supply (Global TechOp&S) is Chiesi’s global manufacturing and supply area, responsible for ensuring consistent, outstanding quality, service and value across our end‑to‑end supply chain. Global TechOp&S oversees the entire lifecycle of the drug: from process optimisation and industrialisation, to manufacturing, engineering, quality oversight, and supply chain management. Throughout this journey, Operational Excellence drives continuous improvement. This end‑to‑end model is powered by our four manufacturing sites - Parma (IT), Blois (FR), Santana de Parnaíba (BR), and Nerviano (IT) - together with our Virtual Plant network of external partners. Purpose The Global IBP Manager supports the execution and continuous improvement of the global Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring transparency, consistency and structured alignment between Demand, Supply and Finance. The role enables effective cross‑functional collaboration by preparing, structuring and facilitating the S&OP cycle, ensuring that relevant topics, risks and misalignments are clearly visible and addressed within the process. Operating within the global Supply Chain Governance & Transformation framework, the figure contributes to the development and stabilisation of the S&OP process without owning functional planning responsibilities. Main Responsibilities 1. S&OP Cycle Preparation & Coordination – Prepare and coordinate the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring that all required inputs from Demand, Supply and Finance are available, consistent and aligned in timing. Support the organization of all S&OP steps (Demand Review, Supply Review, Executive S&OP), ensuring readiness and completeness. 2. Transparency & Structuring of Inputs – Consolidate and structure inputs from Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Finance to ensure full transparency across the planning process. Ensure that relevant topics such as demand‑supply gaps, forecast deviations, supply constraints and financial impacts are clearly visible, consistently presented and prepared for discussion. 3. Process Support & Facilitation – Support S&OP meetings by facilitating the process flow, ensuring efficient use of time, clear agenda execution and proper documentation of outcomes. Ensure follow‑up on actions and decisions, maintaining transparency across stakeholders. 4. Cross‑Functional Alignment Support – Support alignment across Demand, Supply, Finance and Manufacturing by ensuring that all perspectives are reflected and transparently represented in the process. Provide an independent view on planning outputs, highlighting inconsistencies or gaps where relevant. 5. Performance Visibility – Support transparency on key S&OP performance indicators (e.g. service, inventory, forecast accuracy). Collaborate with Data & Governance teams to ensure availability and consistency of data used within the S&OP process. 6. Continuous Improvement Support – Actively contribute to the development of the Integrated Business Process and the design of the GRD S&OP / IBP Process. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the S&OP process, supporting implementation of new structures, tools and ways of working. Required Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain in a multinational environment, with exposure to S&OP activities and/or consulting experience in S&OP/IBP. Educational Background Degree in Management Engineering or Business Economics, Supply Chain or similar fields. Technical Skills Microsoft Office package BPM tools ERP Systems BI Tools Planning tools (e.g. SAP IBP) Power Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to structure complexity and support decision making Facilitation and cross‑functional coordination skills What we offer We provide top‑class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programmes, work‑life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr