About this Materials & Production Planner role at MillerKnoll
Why join us?
Our purpose is 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.
Materials & Production Planner
Job Title -Materials & Production Planner
Department - Purchasing & Planning
Reports to Head of Purchasing & Planning
Location -Foligno, Italy
JOB SUMMARY
Manage and develop a global network of internal and external suppliers within an integrated and automated supply chain, ensuring competitive costs and meeting customer requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Activities
- Monitor demand and production capacity, coordinating with Production and Customer Care to ensure realistic delivery plans.
- Plan production workloads to reduce misalignments and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Issue purchase orders in line with MRP recommendations.
- Optimize inventory levels by reducing obsolete and slow-moving stock.
- Collaborate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure delivery planning is aligned with Just-In-Time (JIT) principles.
- Enter Intercompany sales orders and operate within customers' Supplier Portals.
Project Activities
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and support implementation with the SDM team.
- Monitor supplier performance and capacity.
- Plan supply requirements for large-scale projects.
- Support Make-or-Buy decisions.
- Manage inventory, production overloads, and planning parameters.
General Responsibilities
- Comply with health and safety regulations and actively participate in training activities.
- Ensure compliance with processes, certifications, and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and quality inspections.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Production, Supplier Development, Customer Care, Engineering, Quality, Logistics.
External
Suppliers, carriers, and freight service providers.
COMPANY VALUES
Leadership, Integrity, Problem Solving, Relationships, Continuous Improvement, and Performance.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent (preferred).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Purchasing or Planning roles.
- CIPS qualification preferred.
- English language proficiency at a minimum B1 level.
Key Skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while making autonomous decisions.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong IT skills.
- Ability to achieve project objectives and deliver results.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and commitment to process improvement.
- Flexibility, resilience, ability to work under pressure, and adaptability to change.
- Willingness to travel and confidence in leading meetings and presentations
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. 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 [email protected].
