Internship - Central Planning Specialist
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Medium in Italia
Who we are:
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
Purpose of Position
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Central Planning Specialist - Maternity Leave to join our Planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing production planning activities for finished goods, monitoring production performance and inventory levels to ensure product availability and optimize stock management. You will analyze and report key supply chain and production KPIs, prepare insightful reports and presentations to support decision-making,
and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive planning effectiveness and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
What do we offer
- An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
- Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
- Health insurance
- Ticket restuarant
Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities
- Support production planning activities for finished goods.
- Monitor production trends and progress to support planning decisions.
- Analyze stock levels to ensure product availability and optimize inventory.
- Assist in the calculation and reporting of KPIs related to production and supply chain performance.
- Prepare reports and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning processes and continuou