Production Planner

Company

IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,400+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.

What We Offer

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.

With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

If you are looking for:

• a competitive salary
• stimulating challenges
• the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company

IRCA is the right place.

Role Overview

The Production Planner will work within the Supply Chain team to create an efficient production schedule, coordinate material call-off requirements, and maintain optimum inventory levels. The role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as 98.5% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) and stock at risk minimisation are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a production schedule to ensure new sales orders and stock transfer orders are planned efficiently, meeting customer delivery dates.
• Daily communication with manufacturing to monitor adherence to the production plan and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Collaborate with the material call-off team to incorporate material supply challenges into the production plan.
• Manage and report on inventory levels, ensuring compliance with business-defined targets and escalating anomalies (safety stocks, MOQ’s, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels while ensuring delivery KPIs are met through effective stock at risk management.
• Communicate regularly with Customer Care and Transport Planning to report changes in product availability dates for customer orders.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of key product data, including lead time, MOQ (minimum order quantity), and safety stocks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous supply chain experience in an FMCG environment.
• Experience in working with M3 ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A second language would be desirable but is not essential.
• A Level qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is beneficial.

At IRCA, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.