Strategic Production Planner: Align Demand & Capacity

Simonelli Group; Macerata; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Simonelli Group in Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy, seeks a Production Planner to coordinate production activities, balance demand with material availability, and optimize resources to deliver on time. The role reports to the Production Manager and involves MES oversight, scheduling, and collaboration with purchasing and warehouse teams.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and experience in production planning, with strong English skills (B2) and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in production planning in manufacturing.
• Proficient in English (minimum B2).
• Strong PC skills with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the finished goods sales order backlog and coordinate with Customer Service regarding constrained delivery dates.
• Plan production through the scheduling system to meet delivery deadlines.
• Decide whether to increase or reduce production capacity and allocate workforce across warehouses and production lines.
• Upload machine setups when a new machine family is created.
• Release 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 and manage order statuses.
• Create internal picking lists for raw materials and semi-finished goods warehouses.
• Generate subcontracting orders, production orders, and spare parts orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite subcontracted operations.
• Oversee the MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
• Monitor warehouse shipments with Customer Service to meet shipping dates.
• Liaise with raw materials warehouse to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Work with Production Manager on workforce allocation and batch scheduling.
• Coordinate with external subcontractors producing finished goods.
• Coordinate year-end inventory with external auditors and provide documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounting on subcontractor invoices and pricing discrepancies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Simonelli Group in Belforte del Chienti (MC), Italy, seeks a Production Planner to coordinate production activities, balance demand with material availability, and optimize resources to deliver on time. The role reports to the Production Manager and involves MES oversight, scheduling, and collaboration with purchasing and warehouse teams.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and experience in production planning, with strong English skills (B2) and proficiency in Excel.