POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Planner is a key member of the Supply Planning team within the Supply Chain organization. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining a detailed plant production schedule, working with manufacturing, operations, and business planning teams to meet the delivery commitments of the business. Responsibilities will also include coordinating the internal replenishment process with a focus on Italy warehouses and plants associated with Mozzate operations.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Align production schedule with the approved supply plan. Support efficient execution of monthly sales.

• Find inefficiencies in our process and recommend process improvements.

• Learning operational capabilities and preferences on assets, products, and BOMs.

• Develop a working knowledge of SAP and other technical tools to make informed and timely decisions while processing replenishments and creating production schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support ops daily production plan operations:

• Supporting SAP transactions
• Supporting material validation and production readiness
• Supporting asset production schedule.

• Resolve customer order issues/exceptions by working closely with Customer Operations Specialists on day-to-day issues.

• Reconcile scheduling issues and report to scheduling management as needed.

• Manage supply and asset network and develop plan that coordinate material movements between plants and assets.

• Maintain safety stock and/or inventory target values by monitoring inventory levels and coordinating actions with sales on slow moving inventory; control the production to prevent building excess inventory, monitoring metrics.

• Work closely with Logistics to coordinate replenishment shipments

• Escalate replenishment issues to Planning Supervisor and Supply Chain Manager as required

TEAM

• Reports to: Planning Supervisor

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Economics, Supply Chain & Logistics or related field. Extensive experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience of planning within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in SAP or other planning software is a strong plus.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products..

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with diverse groups and in cross-functional and cross-business teams is needed

• Results oriented; able to translate business requirements to system-based solutions and implement these solutions to improve business performance

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are a must

• Fluent in English

• Flexibility: the role will evolve to match a dynamic business environment

• Supply Chain experience to facilitate informed decision making is desired

• Perform quality work within guidelines, deadlines, and processes with limited supervision

RANGE: If 1.5-2 yrs of experience 33-38k€

If 3+ yrs of experience 38-44k€

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.