Operations Planner in Florence

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Job Description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

'Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Master Data Management

• Maintain and regularly review Material Master data, with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy.

• Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends, variability, and business requirements.

• Conduct ABC-XYZ-FMR analysis to optimize lot sizing and define appropriate MRP strategies.

MRP & Production Planning

• Monitor and analyze MRP exception messages, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues related to planned orders and production orders.

• Ensure timely conversion of planned orders into production orders to meet demand and reduce backlog.

• Track and manage open backlog, including identifying incorrect demand or sales order booking under wrong categories.

System Cleanup & Data Accuracy

• Perform regular system housekeeping to improve planning reliability, including:

o Clearing COGI errors

o Closing or correcting old/open purchase requisitions

o Reviewing and resolving open deliveries

o Cleaning up old planned and production orders

o Closing obsolete reservations

• Analyze and resolve IDOC errors in coordination with IT and other stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Buyers to ensure timely and accurate updates of PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements) and Source Lists (SL).

• Collaborate with Process Engineering (PE) for:

o BOM corrections

o Alignment of E vs E/50 strategies

• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation from a scheduling and planning perspective.

Inventory Optimization & E&O Management

• Conduct Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis on a regular basis.

• Lead E&O review meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to determine actions such as selling, re-work, reuse, or scrapping of materials.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Actively support and drive automation initiatives related to the production scheduling process.

• Identify system gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities to enhance planning performance.

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM / MRP

• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills

• Cross-functional collaboration and communication

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Continuous improvement and automation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

• Hands-on experience with SAP MRP and scheduling

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