Planner

sonoco· Sonoco Metal Packaging Italia Srl
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📍 ITA - Parma - D371Full time

About this role

Job scope

The Production Planner manages production scheduling and capacity planning to ensure the efficient and timely manufacturing of products. Responsible for aligning demand requirements with production capabilities, the role optimizes resource utilization, inventory levels, and service performance. Collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams, participating to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, flexibility, and operational efficiency

Main duties

Production Scheduling and Execution

•          Develop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources.

•          Manage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing).

•          Align daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability.

•          Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints.

•          Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule

•          Identify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness

Materials and Inventory Coordination

•          Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components by coordinating closely with suppliers and warehouse teams.

•          Monitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively escalate potential shortages impacting production.

•          Support inventory optimization by balancing production needs with stock levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence.

Planning Support and Continuous Improvement

•          Maintain accuracy of planning data in ERP systems (lead times, production versions, scheduling parameters).

•          Support the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy.

•          Contribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices.

•          Track and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency)

Key result areas

The job holder will be responsible for an effective short-term production scheduling according to Central Planning direction and customers requirements; he/she will be in charge of the co-ordination and day-to-day communication of all site scheduling and finished stock control activities; He will engender pro-active relationships within Plant functions at European and sister-site level where applicable

Job dimensions

  • Business turnover : 213.268 K€
  • Nb Plants :  2
  • High Complexity

Job requirements

  • University degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent, but other degrees can be considered based on the profile)
  • 0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably gained within the manufacturing sector)
  • Advanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of ERP logics (experience with Oracle ERP will be a plus)
  • Fluent Italian and English; Other European languages will be a plus.

Key competences

  • Analytical thinking and data-driven mindset
  • Problem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work cross-functionally (e.g. with production, procurement, and logistics teams)
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills
  • Employee motivation

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The salary for this Planner role at sonoco is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Planner position at sonoco located?
This Planner role at sonoco is based in ITA - Parma - D371. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Planner role at sonoco full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Planner role in the Sonoco Metal Packaging Italia Srl department at sonoco.
Which team or department does the Planner at sonoco belong to?
This Planner position is part of the Sonoco Metal Packaging Italia Srl department at sonoco. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Planner job at sonoco posted?
This Planner position at sonoco was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.

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