Esteve is a leading international pharmaceutical company headquartered in Spain, dedicated to improving people's health and well-being through the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Founded in 1929, the company has grown into a significant global player in the healthcare sector, focusing on specialized therapeutic areas such as ophthalmology and the central nervous system, while maintaining a robust manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.

With its global headquarters in Barcelona, Esteve offers a dynamic environment for international professionals, particularly in global marketing, supply chain, and scientific research roles. The company operates several key facilities across Catalonia, including major production plants in Martorelles and Celrà, providing a diverse range of opportunities for technical and corporate talent looking to build a career in the European pharmaceutical industry.

Founded in 1929 by Antoni Esteve i Subirana in Barcelona, the company began as a local pharmacy before expanding into industrial pharmaceutical production. Over the decades, it has transformed into a global healthcare group with a presence across Europe and North America.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Barcelona, providing international hires with access to one of Europe's most popular cities for relocation.
Operates major manufacturing and R&D hubs in Martorelles and Celrà, offering specialized roles for STEM professionals.
Features many global-facing positions in marketing and project management where English is a primary working language.
A long-standing Spanish company with a stable history of nearly 100 years in the pharmaceutical market.
Actively recruits for a wide variety of roles ranging from laboratory technicians to global directors.

Supply Planner Specialist

Esteve

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Since 1929, ESTEVE has been driven by a clear and powerful purpose: improving lives together. Headquartered in Barcelona, ESTEVE have two main businesses: CDMO & Pharma.

ESTEVE CDMO, it's a global CDMO company with world-class production sites in Spain, Mexico, China and USA, and the Vision to be global CDMO leaders in small molecule APIs, trusted by partners for quality and reliability.

ESTEVE pharma business has affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and the Vision to be a global pharmaceutical company serving people with a need of highly specialized solutions.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: people matter, transparency, and accountability.

We care, we do: Our commitment goes beyond medicine. We care about making a positive impact on people, the environment, and the way we do business.

Mission:

We are looking for a Supply Planner to join the CMO Supply Management area. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring the supply of materials necessary for production, ensuring the availability of raw materials and auxiliary materials through efficient management of national and international suppliers, while also ensuring compliance with the regulatory and quality requirements applicable to materials and suppliers.

Main Functions:

Plan and manage the supply of raw materials (MMPP) according to production needs.
Supervise and control stock levels to ensure operational continuity without overstocking.
Track orders for raw materials, primary/GMP packaging, and auxiliary materials.
Coordinate actions with national and international suppliers to ensure compliance with deadlines and quality.
Collaborate closely with the Logistics, Purchasing, Production, and Quality departments.
Ensure the feasibility of short, medium, and long-term production plans.
Monitor inventories and track the area's KPIs.
Manage incidents related to material flow and propose corrective actions.
Collaborate in the tracking of supplier qualification and evaluation, ensuring compliance with internal Quality, EHS, and Supply Management standards.
Provide support in the management and updating of regulatory and documentary information for raw materials and suppliers in corporate systems.
Participate in change management and interdepartmental coordination to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (REACH, GHS, and other relevant regulatory frameworks).

Required Profile:

Degree, Higher Technician (CFGS), or similar training in logistics, supply chain, production, or related fields.
+2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry.
Intermediate level of English.
Knowledge of logistics, production planning, and warehouse management.
Experience or knowledge in purchasing and supplier management.
Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools.
Ability to work in dynamic and multidisciplinary environments.
Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to chemical and pharmaceutical raw materials (REACH, GHS, among others) and supplier qualification processes is valued.

What is offered:

Joining an international company in the chemical-pharmaceutical sector, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Hybrid work model and flexible hours.
Flexible location within the established corporate environment.
Competitive salary according to experience and profile.
Social benefits plan.
Participation in strategic projects within the Supply Chain area.

View original advert (Spanish)

Since 1929, ESTEVE has been driven by a clear and powerful purpose: improving lives together. Headquartered in Barcelona, ESTEVE have two main businesses: CDMO & Pharma.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: people matter, transparency, and accountability.

We care, we do: Our commitment goes beyond medicine. We care about making a positive impact on people, the environment, and the way we do business.

Misión:

Buscamos un/a Supply Planner para incorporarse al área de CMO Supply Management. La persona seleccionada será responsable de garantizar el suministro de materiales necesarios para la producción, asegurando la disponibilidad de materias primas y materiales auxiliares mediante una gestión eficiente de proveedores nacionales e internacionales, velando además por el cumplimiento de los requisitos regulatorios y de calidad aplicables a materiales y proveedores.

Funciones principales:

Planificar y gestionar el suministro de materias primas (MMPP) según las necesidades de producción.
Supervisar y controlar los niveles de stock para asegurar la continuidad operativa sin sobrestock.
Realizar el seguimiento de los pedidos de materias primas, packaging primario/GMP y materiales auxiliares.
Coordinar acciones con proveedores nacionales e internacionales para garantizar el cumplimiento de plazos y calidad.
Colaborar estrechamente con los departamentos de Logística, Compras, Producción y Calidad.
Asegurar la viabilidad de los planes de producción a corto, medio y largo plazo.
Monitorizar inventarios y realizar seguimiento de KPI's del área.
Gestionar incidencias relacionadas con el flujo de materiales y proponer acciones correctivas.
Colaborar en el seguimiento de la cualificación y evaluación de proveedores, asegurando el cumplimiento de los estándares internos de Calidad, EHS y Supply Management.
Dar soporte en la gestión y actualización de información regulatoria y documental de materias primas y proveedores en los sistemas corporativos.
Participar en la gestión de cambios y en la coordinación interdepartamental para garantizar el cumplimiento de los requisitos regulatorios aplicables (REACH, GHS y otros marcos normativos relevantes).

Perfil requerido:

Licenciatura, CFGS o formación similar en logística, supply chain, producción o áreas afines.
+2 años de experiencia en una posición similar, preferiblemente en la industria químico-farmacéutica.
Inglés nivel medio.
Conocimientos en logística, planificación de producción y gestión de almacenes.
Experiencia o conocimientos en compras y gestión de proveedores.
Buen manejo de SAP y herramientas MS Office.
Capacidad para trabajar en entornos dinámicos y multidisciplinares.
Valorable conocimiento de normativas regulatorias aplicables a materias primas químicas y farmacéuticas (REACH, GHS, entre otras) y de procesos de cualificación de proveedores.

Se ofrece:

Incorporación a una compañía internacional del sector químico-farmacéutico, en un entorno dinámico y colaborativo.
Modelo de trabajo híbrido y flexibilidad horaria.
Ubicación flexible dentro del entorno corporativo establecido.
Salario competitivo acorde con la experiencia y el perfil aportado.
Plan de beneficios sociales
Participación en proyectos estratégicos dentro del área de Supply Chain.