Global Planning Trainee

Hovione is an independent family-owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members from 36 different nationalities that are located across Asia, Europe, and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners, and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

As a Supply Chain Global Planning Trainee at Hovione, you will play a vital role in supporting the comprehensive understanding and optimization of our end-to-end Global Supply Chain for Products and Services. You will have the opportunity to directly collaborate with diverse teams across various sites, including Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Project Management, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and recommend improvements in end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Support digitalization initiatives by assisting in the implementation and integration of digital tools and technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive informed decision-making within the global planning team.
• Provide proactive support to the team in various projects, ensuring tasks are organized and executed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for supply chain planning activities.

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.
• Fluent in English
• With strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated a drive for results, showcasing determination and dedication to achieving objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Highly organized with excellent planning, flexibility, and adaptability skills to manage and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and drive projects forward.
• Ability to approach tasks with a systemic view of the process, seeking solution-oriented approaches to challenges.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of the MS Office package.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.