Planner
Pubblicato il 12-09-2026 - Sonoco in Parma
ph3Job scope /h3pThe Production Planner manages production scheduling and capacity planning to ensure the efficient and timely manufacturing of products. Responsible for aligning demand requirements with production capabilities, the role optimizes resource utilization, inventory levels, and service performance. Collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams, participating to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, flexibility, and operational efficiency /ph3Main duties /h3ulliDevelop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources. /liliAlign daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability. /liliMonitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints. /liliCollaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule /liliIdentify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness /li /ulh3Production Scheduling and Execution /h3ulliDevelop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources. /liliManage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing). /liliAlign daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability. /liliMonitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints. /liliCollaborate closely with production, maintenance,
and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule /liliIdentify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness /li /ulh3Materials and Inventory Coordination /h3ulliEnsure timely availability of raw materials and components by coordinating closely with suppliers and warehouse teams. /liliMonitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively elevate potential shortages impacting production. /liliSupport inventory optimization by balancing production needs with stock levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence. /li /ulh3Planning Support and Continuous Improvement /h3ulliMaintain accuracy of planning data in ERP systems (lead times, production versions, scheduling parameters). /liliSupport the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy. /liliContribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices. /liliTrack and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency)
/li /ulh3Key result areas /h3pThe job holder will be responsible for an effective short-term production scheduling according to Central Planning direction and customers requirements; he/she will be in charge of the co-ordination and day-to-day communication of all site scheduling and finished stock control activities; He will engender pro-active relationships within Plant functions at European and sister-site level where applicable /ph3Job dimensions /h3ulliBusiness turnover : 213.268 K€ /liliNb Plants : 2 /liliHigh Complexity /li /ulh3Job Requirements /h3ulliUniversity degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent, but other degrees can be considered based on the profile) /lili0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably gained within the manufacturing sector) /liliAdvanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) /liliKnowledge of ERP logics (experience with Oracle ERP will be a plus) /liliFluent Italian and English; Other European languages will be a plus. /li /ulh3Key competences /h3ulliAnalytical thinking and data-driven mindset /liliProblem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment /liliProactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues /liliResilience and ability to work under pressure /liliAbility to work cross-functionally (e.g. with production, procurement, and logistics teams) /liliTeam player with strong collaboration skills /liliEmployee motivation /li /ulpWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr