Planning Consultant

Mantell Associates is partnered with a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company, who is seeking a driven Planning Consultant to join their newly established planning team in Spain.

This role offers a unique opportunity to map process flows, coordinate demand and manufacturing plans for active ingredients (APIs), and help structure the planning function from the ground up.

Planning Consultant - Responsibilities:

- Map, document and optimise the full planning process flow - from demand management through manufacturing plans for APIs, semi-finished and finished products
- Propose and deploy planning frameworks to align demand forecasts, production capacities and inventory strategies with business objectives
- Coordinate demand and manufacturing planning for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished/semi-finished products, ensuring integration across supply, operations and commercial teams
- Define and monitor key planning performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, coverage, production cycle times and service level metrics
- Work with team members to establish inventory targets, coverage models and production schedules based on business needs and supply constraints
- Utilise advanced Excel modelling and support the implementation/configuration of MRP systems to drive accurate planning output and transparency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Finance to ensure planning decisions align with cost, quality and timeline objectives
- Drive continuous improvement in planning practices, translating data and performance insights into actionable process optimisations

Planning Consultant - Requirements:

- Proven experience (5+ years) in demand management, manufacturing planning or supply chain planning in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with APIs, semi-finished and finished dosage forms
- Hands-on experience in mapping process flows, implementing or improving planning systems, and developing KPI-driven planning performance frameworks
- Advanced Excel skills (modelling, analysis, dashboards) and experience working with MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills and ability to translate planning data into meaningful business actions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English;
proficiency in Spanish or willingness to work in Spanish-speaking environment is advantageous

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.