Company Overview Lincotek, headquartered in Rubbiano, Parma, Italy, is a global contract manufacturer with more than 1,800 employees located in 18 production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia. The Group is a leading manufacturer of industrial coating equipment and a respected producer in the Additive Manufacturing field. Position: Production Planner Junior The Production Planner Junior coordinates the production schedule to meet customer demand, optimize resource utilization, and ensure on-time delivery. The Planner works across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and sales to balance inventory levels, capacity, and lead times using forecasting data, sales trends, and production capabilities. Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders and forecasted demand. Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources needed for production. Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excesses. Collaborate with the production team to identify and resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues. Analyze production data for process improvements or efficiency enhancements. Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, and order fulfillment. Understand customer priorities and align with production to ensure the company meets customer expectations. Process and manage all orders launched in SAP ERP and manage backlog reports. Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving on incoming orders and deliveries requested by the customer. Collaborate and communicate with departments to ensure finished goods are flowing to the shipping area. Collect all data necessary for invoice packages on outgoing orders. Work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and critical deadlines.
Required Qualifications
High School or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related fields. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Proficient in scheduling software, MS Office applications, and SAP Production. Preferred experience as a production scheduler or in a similar role. Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Ability to learn and adapt to various operating systems and software. Excellent attention to detail.
Work Environment This full‑time position operates in both an office and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The individual will adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm with additional hours as business needs necessitate. Travel Occasional overseas and domestic travel may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity Lincotek provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr