Supply & Inventory Planner – External Manufacturing

Job title:Supply & Inventory Planner – External Manufacturing Location: Barcelona, Spain. Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest andthird-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission: to bring health in people's hands bymaking self-care as simple as it should befor over half a billion consumers worldwide. At the core of this mission is our100+ loved brands, our11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sitesand four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at About The JobMissionOutcome obsessed with reaching Opella's ambition about OTIF and Cash optimization, you will be responsible building and maintaining a reliable and optimized 36-month supply and inventory plan forthe portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO's) in EuropeThe role ensures that Opella's Affiliates and Distributors receive products on time, in full (OTIF), and without excess inventory. Acting as a strategic interface between production sites and markets DCs. Main ResponsibilitiesMid- to Long-Term Planning (4–36 months) Own the MPS/RCCP process, including capacity analysis and supply risk mitigation. Manage planned orders and guide process order adjustments in coordination with EM planners based on business priorities. Ensure alignment among EM functions are properly reflected in the full horizon to anticipate constraints and inventory alerts. Monitor artwork changes and their impact on planning in the fluid horizon. Coordinate launches, divestitures, and transfers with clear timelines. Develop supply plan scenarios to support critical business decisions. Inventory & Demand Management Ensure inventory coverage aligns with policies and targets across sites and markets. Consolidate the full net demand changes, document assumptions, and provide final guidance to the CMO's. Define & maintain inventory policies aligned with the Inventory Lead. Cross-Functional Collaboration Support the IBP process, deploy supply constraints and lead the Supply Reviews & Weekly S&OEs. Collaborate with markets through Kinaxis to provide clear visibility on risk & opportunities (OOS, Min / Max Inventory,…). Master net demand in close collaboration with markets, ensuring demand signal consistency. Align with Quality on FG release priorities. Performance & Continuous Improvement Lead volume-related financial exercises. Ensure planning master data accuracy at ERP and kX (lead times, inventory policies, product lifecycle). Participate in global planning initiatives and continuous improvement programs. About You Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field Experience in supply chain planning or a related role preferably in a Consumer Goods or Pharmaceutical industry Skills Customer‑centric mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership ability with stakeholder influence and alignment. Analytical, proactive, and adaptable problem‑solver. Strong expertise in DRP, S&OP, and Supply Planning processes as well as Inventory management. Proven knowledge of supply chain tools (preferably Kinaxis & SAP), and PBI. Proven track record in strategy development, implementation, adoption and project management Languages Fluent in English Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers.We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things All In Together:We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous:We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed:We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple:We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.