Demand Planner
Pubblicato il 14-10-2026 - Alfasigma Group in Milano
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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:
As Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in connecting commercial strategy with operational execution. Acting as a key link between Business Functions and Manufacturing, you will support demand forecasting activities across assigned product portfolios, channels, and SKUs, ensuring the business has the visibility needed to make effective decisions.
This position is ideal for a professional with approximately 1-2 years of experience who combines strong analytical capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate data into actionable business insights.
Your Role
- Manage forecasting activities across assigned product portfolios, channels and SKUs.
- Analyze historical sales trends,
market dynamics, promotional initiatives and customer behavior to develop reliable forecasts.
- Monitor and report key performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, service level and stock availability.
- Support the monthly forecasting and S&OP; cycle, ensuring alignment between commercial expectations and operational capabilities.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Planning, Sales and Key Account Management teams to identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
- Contribute to new product launches, portfolio changes and commercial initiatives through robust forecasting assumptions.
- Prepare analyses and presentations for management meetings and business reviews.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by translating complex data into clear business messages.
Who are you:
- Master's Degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related disciplines.
- Approximately 1-2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Forecasting, or similar areas.
- Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Retail, or other fast‑moving environments is considered a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills,
with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders across the organization.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to present analyses and recommendations to management teams.
- Ability to act as a facilitator between commercial and operational functions, balancing different business priorities.
- Proactive, adaptable, and results‑oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where versatility, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Location Milan or Bologna
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.
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