Join a Market Leader:

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to::

Promote one single source of truth, data highly reliable and up to date, best in class tools and practices to enhance productivity and the ability to manage costs. Facilitate cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP, mid-term horizon) and Execution (short-term horizon) processes to create tensions and deliver best compromises in terms of supply response to demand forecast. Establish plans with appropriate granularity and firmness depending on horizons (mid, short-term horizons and execution), providing supply scenarios to demand, considering production and support areas capability and the best efficiency of resources' usage (people, equipment and materials), based on demonstrated performance

• Develop detailed shift schedules focused in Warehouse activities (reception, sampling and dispensing) and weekly plans for the full portfolio to meet demand and material readiness.
• Review and analyze allocated resources (human, material, and process) to ensure feasibility and compliance with the plan.
• Anticipate, monitor, and mitigate scheduling, planning, and data management risks; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Operational Excellence to standardize activity sequencing, load factors, and recipe definitions.
• Monitor planning, scheduling, and data KPIs (e.g., plan adherence, lead times, execution, routing, work location), implementing action plans for improvement.
• Produce periodic reports on critical project activities, planning status, and performance indicators.
• Use scheduling, planning, and data management tools in line with company best practices, promoting a single, reliable source of truth.
• Apply and develop operations planning and data management knowledge while supporting processes, procedures, and improvement projects.
• Execute all activities safely, compliantly, and cost‑effectively, adhering to GMP, HSE, internal procedures, and company policies.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate::

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Logistics or scientific field (mandatory)
• Requires educational / training experience in operations planning in manufacturing or logistic environment (desirable)
• Experience in industry (preferably in production)
• Knowledge of operations planning in warehouse
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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