Plant Operating Planning Specialist - Material Planner

About the Role

We are looking for a brilliant Raw Material Planner for our vacancy as Plant Operating Planning Specialist, who will be based in Alba (CN). In this position, you will fulfill production requests from the markets and Category Planning. You will be responsible for delivering service level results for the products in your area of responsibility as well as cost results depending on the planning activities of third parties. You will be a reference point for the development activities, improvements area related to planning both from the production side as well as from the market side.

Main Responsibilities

• Define the best replenishment strategy for Raw Materials and Semifinished goods, ensuring continuous material availability to support the production plan.


• Create and maintain short and mid-term material plans in alignment with production requirements, suppliers’ capacities, and logistics constraints.


• Monitor material coverage and take proactive actions to prevent shortages or overstock situations.


• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of master data and planning parameters, collaborating closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Central Material Management to secure reliable supply performances.


• Support materials flows, minimize obsolescence and ensure proper alignment with production changes.


• Monitor and analyze KPI such as Supplier OTIF and Destructions (reduction and mitigation actions), with the goal of enhancing supply reliability and driving continuous improvement.

About You

Junior professional with about 2 years of experience in material planning or similar activities. Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Management or Industrial Engineering and Economics and proficiency in Italian and English. Organisational and strong analytical skills, combined with ability to use Excel, SAP and other tools, attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies with many iconic brands sold worldwide.

DE&I at Ferrero

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Seniorities

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Manufacturing

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