Planner Specialist LG

The Planning Specialist is responsible for consolidating collection and core product planning into a single production demand for a dedicated Manufacturing Hub and translating it into an effective production schedule.

The role focuses on capacity optimization and workforce saturation, ensuring that manufacturing resources are fully and efficiently utilized, independently from product typology (collections or permanent products). The Planning Specialist acts as a key operational bridge between central planning inputs and manufacturing execution.

Job responsibilities

Consolidate collection and permanent product plans into a single, integrated production demand for the production poles

Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term production schedules aligned with available capacity

Prioritize production sequencing to ensure optimal manpower saturation and line efficiency

Continuously update schedules in response to demand changes, capacity variations, or operational constraints

Act as the primary planning counterpart for the assigned production pole

Work closely with pole production planners to validate feasibility, sequencing, and workload distribution

Support the production poles in managing capacity constraints, workload peaks, and production bottlenecks

Ensure clear and timely communication between planning and manufacturing teams.

Monitor production progress versus plan and identify deviations or risks

Propose and coordinate re-planning actions to secure production continuity and delivery targets

Track key planning and execution KPIs such as schedule adherence and capacity utilization

Contribute to the improvement of planning and scheduling processes, with a focus on production pole-level execution

Support the development of standard planning rules and best practices for capacity-driven scheduling

Profile

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in the fashion, apparel, or luxury industry

Strong expertise in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management within manufacturing environments

Solid understanding of industrial processes, workforce planning, and operational constraints

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools; strong Excel skills required

Ability to translate complex planning inputs into clear and executable schedules

Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities

Clear, structured, and pragmatic communication style

Problem-solving and execution-oriented mindset

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, change-driven environments

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent

Proven experience interfacing with manufacturing sites or production hubs

English knowledge (mandatory): B2 or more

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