PM Planner

Job Category: Supply Chain

Location:

Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2FP

Date: 8 Oct 2025

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

PURPOSE

To define and approve the production plan, in order to guarantee the availability of the merchandise requested by clients, taking into account the stored material and optimising productive efficiency in accordance with the Group’s guidelines and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop the production plan taking into account:sales forecasting of parent reels/finished product, Converting/end-use clients’ paper requirement, stock levels
Pursuing the aims assigned to the plant in relation to required service level, warehouse balance and productive efficiency
Interface with PM/CNV Procurement Specialist so as to check raw materials availability
Get coordinated with the Transport Office so as to check the availability of transport vehicles for the merchandise delivery
With the PM Production Manager, discuss the developed production plan, in order to assess its technical feasibility and to take possible corrective actions if necessary
Approve the production plan
Get coordinated with PM/CNV Production Planning Officer during daily work
Manage critical events within the relevant area
Collaborate with the Parent reels Sales Office/Marketing and Sales Area to maximise service to clients
Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures
Collaborate with the Converting Production Planning in order to maximise service to end-use clients
Support the parent reels sales Office in the relationship with clients concerning production plans, deliveries and technical specifications
Promote a safety-bound corporate culture
Promote the Corporate Principles and Values

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A engineering or economics degree or equivalent
Experience of using SAP systems
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to prioritise and problem solve

PACKAGE/BENEFITS:

A full-time & onsite role - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
A dynamic environment based on teamwork
Competitive Salary
Company Sick Pay
Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
Discount on Company products
23 days annual leave, rising to 25 with service (+ public holidays)
On Site parking with electric vehicle charging available
Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend