Planning Specialist
Job Title: Operations Planning Specialist
Location: Ronchi dei Legionari
Company: Munters Corporation – DCT / Geoclima
About Us
Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.
Primary Job Summary
The Operations Planning Specialist is responsible for coordinating production scheduling and monitoring manufacturing costs to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
The role acts as a key cross-functional interface between Production, Materials, Engineering, Logistics, Sales, and Finance. It ensures alignment between customer demand, engineering data (BOM), material availability, production capacity, and logistics execution while maintaining visibility and control over manufacturing cost performance.
The Specialist supports operational decision-making through structured analysis, KPI monitoring, and proactive communication of schedule and cost risks.
Duties And Responsibilities
Production Scheduling
Develop and maintain the production schedule based on demand, capacity, and material availability. Create and update weekly production schedules, balancing workload across Assembly, Condensing, Electrical, Test, and Closing departments.
Flow & Capacity Management
Monitor WIP levels and support production flow optimization. Identify bottlenecks and escalate capacity constraints when needed.
Lean & Continuous Improvement
Support the implementation of Lean processes, Munters Production System (MPS). Drive flow, pull systems, and Just-in-Time (JIT) principles.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Procurement teams to improve material availability and flow.
Cost Analysis & Control
Analyze labor hours and material consumption per project. Provide cost visibility by project and product line.
Sales & Production Alignment
Support alignment between sales commitments and production capacity.
Risk Communication
Communicate schedule risks and cost impacts proactively to relevant stakeholders.
Data Accuracy & ERP Management
Ensure ERP data accuracy, including BOMs, labor data, and inventory records.
Skills And Qualifications
Munters is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Interested to join?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.
To help us place the right people in the right role, we follow a competence-based, structured interview process where your skills, knowledge and attributes relevant to Munters will be assessed.
At Munters, you get the chance to influence and solve meaningful problems for society. We lead with an obsession for climate, with people at the core and sustainability as part of our DNA.
Location: Ronchi dei Legionari
Company: Munters Corporation – DCT / Geoclima
About Us
Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.
Primary Job Summary
The Operations Planning Specialist is responsible for coordinating production scheduling and monitoring manufacturing costs to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
The role acts as a key cross-functional interface between Production, Materials, Engineering, Logistics, Sales, and Finance. It ensures alignment between customer demand, engineering data (BOM), material availability, production capacity, and logistics execution while maintaining visibility and control over manufacturing cost performance.
The Specialist supports operational decision-making through structured analysis, KPI monitoring, and proactive communication of schedule and cost risks.
Duties And Responsibilities
Production Scheduling
Develop and maintain the production schedule based on demand, capacity, and material availability. Create and update weekly production schedules, balancing workload across Assembly, Condensing, Electrical, Test, and Closing departments.
Flow & Capacity Management
Monitor WIP levels and support production flow optimization. Identify bottlenecks and escalate capacity constraints when needed.
Lean & Continuous Improvement
Support the implementation of Lean processes, Munters Production System (MPS). Drive flow, pull systems, and Just-in-Time (JIT) principles.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Procurement teams to improve material availability and flow.
Cost Analysis & Control
Analyze labor hours and material consumption per project. Provide cost visibility by project and product line.
Sales & Production Alignment
Support alignment between sales commitments and production capacity.
Risk Communication
Communicate schedule risks and cost impacts proactively to relevant stakeholders.
Data Accuracy & ERP Management
Ensure ERP data accuracy, including BOMs, labor data, and inventory records.
Skills And Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Ability to interpret manufacturing and financial data
- Proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken)
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or equivalent
- 3–7 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing cost control, or operational analysis
- Background in manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments preferred
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Competitive Salary
- Professional development opportunities
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work
Munters is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Interested to join?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.
To help us place the right people in the right role, we follow a competence-based, structured interview process where your skills, knowledge and attributes relevant to Munters will be assessed.
At Munters, you get the chance to influence and solve meaningful problems for society. We lead with an obsession for climate, with people at the core and sustainability as part of our DNA.