Production Planning Supervisor

Puratos; Konak; On-site; TRY 270,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Puratos Izmir is seeking a Production Planning professional to help shape our manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning. You will evaluate forecasts, create production plans and optimize schedules to minimize setup times and stops.

The role requires strong data analysis, advanced Excel, and ERP experience with SAP PP/MM. English and Turkish fluency, plus teamwork and proactive learning, are essential for success in our growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, material planning or supply planning.
• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.
• ERP/MRP knowledge; SAP PP/MM experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical thinking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Ability to create practical systems, reports and workflows according to operational needs.
• Good command of English and Turkish.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate forecasts and sales orders from capacity and material requirement perspectives.
• Create, monitor and update production plans.
• Optimise production schedules for efficiency, minimum setup and minimum production stops.
• Create and follow material requirements / requisitions.
• Monitor critical materials, inventory risks, obsolete stock and food waste risks.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, R&D, Marketing and Quality teams.
• Analyse planning risks, material shortages, capacity constraints and backorder risks.
• Prepare planning, inventory and production performance reports.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalization of planning processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Production planning

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

English

Turkish

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PP/MM

ERP/MRP

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Izmir, we are looking for:

Your Mission

• As a result of our rapid growth, you will play an important role in Production Planning

What you will do

• Evaluate forecasts and sales orders from capacity and material requirement perspectives.
• Create, monitor and update production plans.
• Optimise production schedules for efficiency, minimum setup and minimum production stops.
• Create and follow material requirements / requisitions.
• Monitor critical materials, inventory risks, obsolete stock and food waste risks.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, R&D, Marketing and Quality teams.
• Analyse planning risks, material shortages, capacity constraints and backorder risks.
• Prepare planning, inventory and production performance reports.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalization of planning processes.

What we expect from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, material planning or supply planning.
• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.
• ERP / MRP knowledge; SAP PP/MM experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical thinking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Ability to create practical systems, reports and workflows according to operational needs.
• Good command of English and Turkish.

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.

We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.

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At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.