Production Planner

Overview:

## **WELCOME TO SITA**

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork.

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

**ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM:**

The Production Planner is responsible for organizing and scheduling manufacturing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role acts as a central coordinator between sales, procurement, production, and logistics, developing detailed production schedules, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans to meet changing demands and operational constraints. The Production Planner’s work is critical to maintaining efficient workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting the company’s growth objectives.

This position is part of **CCM** (a SITA company).

**WHAT YOU WILL DO:**

- Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and minimum stock levels. Adjust plans in response to real-time production status, capacity changes, and client needs.

- Resource Coordination: Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials required to meet production demand. Inform and work in coordination with the manufacturing operations managers.

- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, coordinate with procurement for timely material availability, and ensure accurate tracking of stock movements

- Process Optimization: Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to identify bottlenecks, minimize delays, and improve efficiency. Recommend and implement process improvements.

- Reporting: Prepare and submit production status and performance reports to management. Track KPIs such as schedule adherence, lead time, and on-time delivery rate.

- Problem Solving: Address production disruptions, resolve productivity issues, and devise solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, logistics, and quality control teams to align production plans with business objectives and customer requirements.

- Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and logistics to ensure smooth supply chain operations and on-time manufacturing flow.

- Compliance: Ensure all production activities adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations.

- Management:management of a production planner assistant

- Manufacturing ERP: Key user of the implementation of the Manufacturing ERP. Execution using the various modules : production planning, MRP, purchasing, production execution, inventory management.

Qualifications:

## **ABOUT YOUR SKILLS:**

- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

- 3 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.

- Autonomy and organizational skills.

- Excellent Communication skills (English and Italian). French is an advantage.

- Knowledge of Manufacturing ERP systems and KPI monitoring.

- Problem-solving mindset, ability to work under pressure, and focus on continuous improvement.

- Change management skills (nice to have)

*SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.*