Head of Planning

2 settimane fa


Foligno PG, Italia MillerKnoll A tempo pieno

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Description

Job title: Head of Planning & Purchasing Italy

Department: Operations

Reports to: Plant manager

Location: Foligno

Job summary

Overall responsibility and accountability for Material Planning, Purchasing & Production Planning department, to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, and driving operational excellence.

Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas, ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.

Specific responsibilities

  • Lead the Production Planning & (Material Planning) Purchasing team, support all activities.
  • Develop team members and have succession plans in place; remembering People are our best asset and that we are Better Together.
  • Have a clear Vision for Planning & Purchasing in line with the Company strategy.
  • Customer excellence through delivering quality & reliability.
  • To achieve target levels demonstrated by data on key performance measures.
  • Support New Product Introductions as required.
  • Maintain effective and flexible processes across all these areas to respond to short lead customer orders and major projects. Drive operational excellence and best practice.
  • Ensure compliance of the team with legal and Company health, safety, environmental and other standards and procedures.
  • Understand the commercial aspects relating to the business and act as a member of the management team in implementing strategic plans and objectives for the function that will enable the business plan to be achieved.
  • Deliver MKPS improvements to ensure waste reduction within areas responsible for.
  • Deputise for the Director of Italy Operations as and when appropriate.

Company requirements

Health & Safety: ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own, employees, contractors and visitor safety.

Compliance: ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.

Job holder requirements

  • Proven track record in people management skills.
  • Proven knowledge of system-driven Planning tools and MRP.
  • Degree Level Qualification or 5+ years relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years successful management experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Committed to and able to demonstrate being passionate about process improvement and delivery of excellent customer service.
  • Able to communicate to a high level.
  • Proactive and open to change attitude: change management experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory (frequent call meetings with US and UK colleagues are part of the role).
  • Knowledge and use of ISO standards and Quality System.
  • Available for frequent travel between northern and central Italy, and other locations, in Italy and abroad when necessary.

Company values

  • Leadership – leading by example.
  • Purpose – energy and drive.
  • Beliefs – integrity and trust.
  • Design – problem solving.
  • Connections – relationships.
  • Growth – continuous improvement.
  • Performance – achieve standards.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .

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