PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Position Context and Mission

The Production Scheduler is responsible for translating supply requirements into a feasible and optimized short-term production schedule for the Novi Ligure Plant. The role ensures the right balance between customer service, production efficiency, inventory targets and operational constraints, working closely with Planning and plant functions to guarantee production continuity and timely availability of finished goods.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Develop, maintain and communicate the detailed production schedule for the Novi Ligure Plant, translating the supply plan into executable production sequences.

• Create and release production orders in SAP, ensuring that planning parameters, quantities, dates and master data are accurate and aligned with operational needs.

• Balance demand priorities with available production capacity, labour, materials, line constraints, changeovers and maintenance requirements.

• Monitor schedule execution on a daily basis, identify deviations and promptly reschedule activities when priorities, material availability or plant conditions change.

• Coordinate with Supply Planning, MRP Planning, Production, Cellar, Bottling, Maintenance, Quality and Logistics to validate plan feasibility and remove operational constraints.

• Participate in short-term planning and production meetings, providing clear visibility on priorities, risks, shortages and required decisions.

• Monitor adherence to the production plan and relevant planning KPIs, investigating gaps and supporting corrective actions.

• Contribute to scenario analysis for demand changes, capacity limitations, new product introductions, promotions and exceptional production requirements.

• Maintain planning masterdata, calendars and scheduling parameters, ensuring consistency and reliability of information in the planning systems.

• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes, planning routines, reporting and cross-functional ways of working.

• Operate in compliance with company procedures, quality standards and health, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Relationships

Internal: Supply Planning, MRP Planning, Production and Bottling teams, Cellar, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics/Warehouse, Customer Service, Procurement and Plant Management.

External: Suppliers and third-party partners, when required to support production continuity and planning execution.

Skills and Experience required

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant discipline.

• At least 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling or supply planning, preferably in the beverage or FMCG industry.

• Solid understanding of production planning principles, capacity constraints, inventory management and manufacturing processes.

• Good knowledge of SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with planning tools is considered an advantage.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and react effectively to urgencies and changing business needs.

• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate info into clear operational priorities.

• Accuracy, accountability and strong attention to detail.

• Fluent Italian and good command of English.

• A team-oriented mindset and the ability to build trustful relationships across functions.