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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Skills Required
- University degree (Industrial Engineering or equivalent)
- 0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably manufacturing)
- Advanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of ERP logics
- Experience with Oracle ERP
- Fluent Italian and English
- Other European languages
Sonoco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong employer match, including safe‑harbor and year‑end true‑up features, is highlighted in recent plan materials. This level of retirement support is presented as a competitive component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside disability, EAP, and FSA/HSA options, form a comprehensive core package. This breadth is characterized as competitive and adds meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with production and skilled trades pointing to solid hourly rates and overtime opportunities. Relative positioning against similar‑sized firms is portrayed as favorable.
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What We Do
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com









