Production and Materials Planning Specialist

Envu; Lyon; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Envu in Lyon seeks a Production and Materials Planning Specialist to ensure material availability and production continuity, coordinating relabeling activities and optimizing inventory across tollers and 3PL partners.

The role focuses on maintaining ERP data, executing MRP runs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance supply, production schedules, and logistics.

Qualifications

• . 3-5 years planning/scheduling experience; APICS certification preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate with tollers and manufacturing partners to support production scheduling aligned with supply and demand priorities.
• Coordinate relabeling activities with 3PL and Label Coordinator to reduce excess stock and increase flexibility.
• Monitor production and relabeling execution; address toller capacity, material availability, and supply disruption risks.
• Monitor inventory levels at toller sites; align with targets and mitigate shortages/excess stock with AI planners.
• Execute materials planning, procurement and relabeling with tollers or 3PL to ensure material availability.
• Support S&OE by providing short-term supply visibility and suggesting rescheduling actions.
• Run daily/weekly MRP calculations; validate lead times, quantities, and safety stock.
• Maintain planning parameters; incorporate supplier feedback on lead times and delivery schedules.
• Maintain production and inventory data in ERP for visibility of batches, stock moves, transfers, and replenishment.
• Collaborate with Transport/Logistics for intercompany transfers and material movement.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance planning processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Industrialization, Regulatory, Quality, and Product Supply to monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Planning experience

APICS certification

ERP systems

MRP execution

Inventory management

English proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Production and Materials Planning Specialist

At Envu, we partner with our customers to design world-class, forward-thinking innovations that protect and enhance the health of environments around the world. We offer dedicated services in: Professional Pest Management, Forestry, Ornamentals, Golf, Industrial Vegetation Management, Lawn & Landscape, Mosquito Management, and Range & Pasture.

Envu brings together a broad range of perspectives to look beyond chemistry and dare to explore new paths forward. Guided by our inclusive culture, we embrace change and flexibility, tackling our customers’ toughest challenges proactively, passionately and with an entrepreneurial spirit.

We pursue our ambitions collaboratively because we know that a unified and empowered team is an unstoppable force, allowing us to achieve our vision of healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Join Us.

Envu is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in France and the United States

FUNCTION

Product Supply

LOCATION

Lyon, France

JOB TYPE

Permanent

JOB GRADE

5

GET TO KNOW YOUR AREA:

Production & Materials Planning Specialist ensures material availability and production continuity, with a strong focus on coordinating relabeling activities to optimize inventory, reduce excess stock, and enhance supply chain flexibility.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Coordinates with tollers and manufacturing partners to support production scheduling activities aligned with supply and demand priorities while maintaining adherence to frozen periods and committed production slots.
• Coordinates cross-functional relabeling activities with the 3PL and Label Coordinator to drive excess stock reduction and increase flexibility across the supply chain.
• Monitors production & relabeling execution and identifies potential issues related to toller capacity, material availability, and supply disruptions. Works with Supply Planning and Procurement teams to support timely resolution and escalates risks when required.
• Monitors inventory levels at toller sites, supporting alignment with inventory targets and helping mitigate risks of shortages or excess stock. Collaborates with Supply Planning and AI planners to support supply balancing and inventory optimization activities.
• Executes materials planning, procurement and relabeling activities in alignment with tollers or 3PL to ensure material availability.
• Supports the S&OE process by providing short-term supply visibility, analyzing exceptions, and recommending rescheduling actions to support execution of the agreed supply plan.
• Runs MRP calculations on a daily and weekly basis, validating planning parameters such as lead times, order quantities, and safety stock levels to support accurate material replenishment and planning accuracy.
• Maintains planning parameters and incorporates supplier feedback on lead times, production constraints, and delivery schedules within planning systems to support material availability and continuity of supply.
• Maintains production and inventory data within ERP systems to ensure accurate visibility of completed batches, stock movements, intercompany transfer orders, and replenishment planning activities.
• Collaborates with Transport and Logistics teams to support the timely execution of intercompany transfers for finished goods and active ingredients. Coordinates transportation requirements to facilitate efficient material movement.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing material planning processes, improving planning accuracy, and increasing efficiency in short-term MRP execution.
• Collaborates with Procurement, Industrialization, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Product Supply teams to monitor supplier performance, support compliance with material delivery commitments, identify supply constraints, and contribute to supplier improvement initiatives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ROLE?

Main requirements:

• 3-5 years planning / scheduling experience, ideally APICS certified
• Proficiency in ERP systems & planning tools, managing MRP runs, procurement orders, and inventory
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and material availability, including alignment with planning cycles, toller capacity constraints, and frozen periods
• Experience managing production planning with tollers or internal production, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution in outsourced environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills for resolving operational issues under tight timelines, such as capacity bottlenecks, material shortages, and unexpected production delays
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination, engaging with supply planners, material planners, logistics, and tollers to align on production priorities and resolve conflicts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, balancing production schedules, material readiness, and logistics
• Experience in material planning & MRP execution, ensuring material replenishment, supplier collaboration, and exception handling
• Proficiency in English and additional local toller language preferred

Envu is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of ethnicity, color, race, religion, origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other conditions. And all opportunities are open to people with disabilities.

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