Production Planner Support
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Boehringer Ingelheim in Italia
THE POSITION
The Production Planner Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the availability of materials and the smooth execution of intercompany supply flows, balancing customer service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency across the end-to-end supply chain.The position interfaces closely with Procurement Planning, Production Execution, Quality Management, Inbound and Outbound Logistics, and other cross-functional business partners. Key challenges include managing a complex supply network across multiple manufacturing sites and logistics partners, ensuring continuity of supply while balancing service levels, inventory targets, and working capital objectives in a dynamic environment. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to inventory optimization initiatives, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, develop expertise in SAP planning and supply chain analytics, and actively participate in continuous improvement and digitalization projects.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with Manufacturing Management and shop floor personnel regarding daily issues that may impact production schedule adherence
- Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned materials, adjusting stock parameters based on operational and business requirements
- Implement actions to reduce short-dated and expired materials, ensuring proper inventory control measures are applied
- Maintain MRP master data for assigned materials and collaborate with the teams responsible for the MDGx process to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Analyze, monitor, and update relevant supply chain and inventory KPIs
- Support the continuous improvement of planning processes and supply chain performance
- Review and manage material availability to support production plans and customer demand
- Monitor supply risks and proactively escalate potential shortages
- Participate in S&OP; / Demand & Supply Review processes
- Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse tea