Finished Goods Planner (Temporary)

ppFrom a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899, all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.br/ Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 45 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialisation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. /p pbThe Finished Goods Planner manages production scheduling and capacity planning to ensure the efficient and timely manufacturing of cans and ends. Responsible for aligning demand requirements with production capabilities, the role optimizes resource utilization, inventory levels, and service performance. Collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, sales teams and the warehouse keepers, participating to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, flexibility, and operational efficiency. /b /p h3Production Scheduling and Execution /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources. /li liMonitor limited warehouse capacity and maximize rotation index of goods /li liManage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing). /li liAlign daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability. /li liMonitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints. /li liCollaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule. /li liIdentify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness. /li liArrange for transportation the sister plant in case of interco flows /li /ul h3Materials and Inventory Coordination /h3 ul liCheck supply of components and lacquered/printed sheets by coordinating closely with MPC scheduler, sister plants or suppliers. /li liMonitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively … potential shortages impacting production. /li liSupport inventory optimization by balancing production needs with stock levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence. /li /ul h3Planning Support and Continuous Improvement /h3 pMaintain accuracy of planning data in ERP systems (lead times, production versions, scheduling parameters). /p ul liSupport the Supply Chain manager and the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy. /li liContribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices. /li liTrack and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency) /li /ul h3Qualification required by the applicant /h3 pUniversity degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent, but other degrees can be considered based on the profile) /p h3Specialized knowledge / experience /h3 ul li0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably gained within the manufacturing sector) /li liAdvanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). /li liKnowledge of ERP logics (experience with Oracle ERP will be a plus) /li liFluent Italian and English; Other European languages will be a plus. /li /ul h3Specialized skills /h3 ul liAnalytical thinking and data-driven mindset /li liProblem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment /li liProactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues /li liResilience and ability to work under pressure /li liAbility to work cross-functionally (e.g. with production, procurement, and logistics teams) /li liTeam player with strong collaboration skills /li liEmployee motivation /li liContinuous improvement attitude /li /ul pWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr