Demand and Supply Planner / Demand and Supply Planneress

Join Us as a Demand & Supply Planner

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic supply chain environment? We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Demand & Supply Planner to join our Bern site for a 1-year parental cover contract.

About the Role

As part of our Demand & Supply Management team, you will play a vital role in our Supply Chain organization, serving as a critical link between Production, Commercial, and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for translating demand into production plans and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. Your collaboration will extend to a variety of departments, including Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Logistics/Warehousing, Project Management, Finance, and global Supply Chain departments.

This complex and highly analytical position directly influences the success of our manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate supply & production: Lead demand planning (MPS/PPS), manage MRP for commercial products, and align CT material planning with project teams.
• Ensure product & material availability: Secure on-time availability and create production orders for internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Optimize and control inventory: Manage inventory levels, perform regular assessments, and handle short-shelf-life items.
• Maintain production master data: Oversee BoMs, recipes, and other master data for commercial and clinical products.
• Drive system and process improvements: Support ERP enhancements, process optimization, and participate in local/global projects.

Boosted by the Team

You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Composed of seven highly skilled colleagues, our team is known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence. We prioritize open communication, constructive feedback, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

A supportive atmosphere encourages professional growth and celebrates achievements.

Work Environment

The position will be based in Bern, offering the flexibility of home office for up to 2 days, depending on business needs. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone ready to take ownership and deliver results. You bring:

• A degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience with Production Planning, ideally in pharma or biotech
• Strong knowledge of production and logistics processes; project management experience
• Excellent analytical skills with solid SAP MM/PP and MS Office expertise, particularly Excel (QM/MDM is a plus)
• Professional proficiency in German and English

Why Join Us?

Joining Bavarian Nordic means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization committed to protecting lives every day through our innovative vaccines. You will work in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our culture values openness, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth, offering you the chance to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

If you are motivated by impact and thrive in a setting where your ideas can shape the future, this is the place for you.

Next Steps

Ready to take the next step in your career and help bring critical vaccines to market? Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Bavarian Nordic

Founded in 1994, we have over 30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. As a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. Our headquarters are in Denmark, with manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values—what we call the Bavarian Nordic DNA—guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value teamwork, and believe in protecting lives. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to join us at Bavarian Nordic!

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please visit www.bavarian-nordic.com.