Production Planner

Simonelli Group; Macerata; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simonelli Group in Belforte del Chienti (MC) seeks a Production Planner to balance customer demand, material availability, and capacity, delivering products on time while optimizing resources. You will work with the Supply Chain Manager and Customer Service to ensure deadlines are met and production runs smoothly.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related field, strong English, and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Good proficiency in English (minimum B2) and strong Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate production planning to meet delivery deadlines using the scheduling system.
• Analyze the finished goods sales order backlog and coordinate with Customer Service on constrained delivery dates.
• Agree with Supply Chain Manager on increasing or reducing production capacity and allocate workforce accordingly.
• Upload machine setups when a new machine family is created.
• Release updates to production order dates for picking of raw materials and semi-finished goods.
• Review and approve MRP-generated proposals.
• Create production orders for finished goods to be stocked.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite subcontracted operations.
• Oversee the MES and monitor warehouse shipments with Customer Service for shipping dates.
• Coordinate year-end inventory count with external auditors and provide documentation.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Management

Outils

Excel

MS Office

Description du poste

Scope Of The Role

We are looking for a Production Planner that will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of production activities by balancing customer demand, material availability, and production capacity. The role will focus on delivering products on time while optimizing resources and maintaining alignment with company operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the finished goods sales order backlog and coordinate with Customer Service regarding constrained delivery dates
• Plan production through the scheduling system, with the primary objective of meeting delivery deadlines
• In agreement with the Supply Chain Manager, decide whether to increase or reduce production capacity and allocate workforce accordingly across both the warehouse and production lines
• Upload machine setups whenever a new machine family is created
• Manage, once or twice a week, the release of updates to production order dates required for the picking of raw materials and semi-finished goods from the warehouse
• Review and approve proposals automatically generated by the MRP system
• Create production orders for finished goods to be stocked
• Change order statuses from "Confirmed" to "Released"
• Create internal picking lists for raw materials and semi-finished goods warehouses
• Generate subcontracting orders, production orders, and spare parts orders
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to expedite subcontracted operations
• Oversee the MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
• Monitor warehouse shipments through daily alignment with Customer Service to ensure compliance with committed shipping dates
• Liaise with the raw materials warehouse, supporting the resolution of day-to-day operational issues
• Work closely with the Production Manager to determine workforce allocation on production lines and to advance or postpone production batches according to material availability
• Manage and coordinate external subcontractors producing finished goods
• Coordinate the year-end inventory count from an organizational perspective, working with external auditors and providing the required documentation
• Coordinate with the Accounting Department regarding subcontractor purchase invoices, including extra costs and any supplier pricing discrepancies or data-entry errors

Key Competencies And Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment
• Good proficiency in English (minimum B2 level)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Place of work: Belforte del Chienti (MC), via E. Betti, 1

Salary range: base salary € 28.000 - 35.000, welfare & benefits

Simonelli Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws. This job posting reflects our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.