
S&OP Specialist (m/f/d), 2 year fixed term contract
Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KGOur Company
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.
The position
Join our dynamic Commercial Supply Chain Management team in Vienna and contribute to shaping the future of our Animal Health supply chain. As of now we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Specialist to support strategic decision-making and foster cross-functional collaboration.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating S&OP-related activities across multiple countries and product categories. You will serve as a trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and efficiency throughout the planning process.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, facilitation, and documentation of integrated S&OP meetings to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective decision-making.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the efficiency of S&OP processes and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
- Oversee logistics planning and execution for product launches and packaging changes, ensuring timely and seamless implementation.
- Coordinate demand consensus through S&OP forums and manage collaborative forecasting and replenishment processes to align supply plans with market demand.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, drive efficiency improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices.
- Serve as a dependable interface for internal teams and external business partners, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, ideally with a specialization in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably within S&OP functions in the pharmaceutical, OTC, FMCG, or animal health sectors.
- Proficiency in planning and analytical tools such as PowerBI, SAP APO, JDA, and advanced Excel, with a strong ability to interpret and utilize data for decision-making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, with a focus on pragmatic solutions, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are considered an asset.
Your Benefits
- Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.
- Additional days off (“bridge-days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.
- Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.
- Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.
- Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.
- Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!
The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 46.305 per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.
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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Katrin Spögler.
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