Strategic Production Planner

SONOCO CANADA; Parma; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Production Planner to manage short-term production scheduling and capacity planning in Parma. You will align demand with production capabilities, optimize resources, and coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams to ensure timely output.

The role requires up to 3 years in supply chain or manufacturing, fluency in Italian and English, and strong MS Office and ERP skills. You will work closely with site teams to improve scheduling accuracy and overall

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain short-term production schedules with optimal sequencing.
• Raise, schedule, and close work orders.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production with demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans for disruptions or constraints.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Identify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency and responsiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Oracle ERP

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Production Planner to manage short-term production scheduling and capacity planning in Parma. You will align demand with production capabilities, optimize resources, and coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams to ensure timely output.

The role requires up to 3 years in supply chain or manufacturing, fluency in Italian and English, and strong MS Office and ERP skills. You will work closely with site teams to improve scheduling accuracy and overall