The RTW Central Planning Coordinator

Job description

Position The RTW Central Planning Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and operational management and coordination of RTW production planning, ensuring seamless alignment between market demand and the company’s production capacity.

Job responsibilities Strategic & Operational Planning

Define and implement long-term, medium-term, and short-term production plans in close collaboration with the Business Units (RTW, Accessories and Lifestyle) ensuring resource optimization and alignment with company targets.

Monitoring, Demand Analysis & Prioritization

Constantly monitor production progress and adapt plans in collaboration with the Business Units (RTW, Accessories and Lifestyle); supervise in-depth demand analysis to identify trends and seasonality and establish production priorities based on commercial needs and resource availability.

Go To Market & Deliveries

Ensure timely deliveries in alignment with the Go To Market calendar.

Special & Commercial Planning

Oversee the planning of top up orders (post sales campaign buying), capsules, events, ensuring a prompt and feasible response to commercial requests.

Essentials Management

Supervise the planning of Essentials (needs analysis, raw material availability and replenishment, supplier capacity, lead times, and production order launches) and monitor raw material inventory levels to optimize replenishment processes.

Executive Reporting

Ensure the preparation of executive summaries and high-level reporting for company management and Corporate Management.

Supply Chain & Cross-functional Integration

Work closely with other Supply Chain functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics) and promote a continuous flow of information across other company functions to ensure business priorities are met.

Innovation & Digitalization

Collaborate with IT and relevant internal/external Supply Chain functions for the continuous improvement of planning processes and the updating/development of IT tools.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Manage, coordinate, and develop resources within the RTW Central Planning team, supervising daily activities and fostering professional growth and alignment with company objectives.

Profile Education

Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel and PowerPoint), Power BI and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and planning tools (Sedapta).

Soft Skills

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Experience

4–6 years of experience in planning roles within structured medium/large companies or consultancy firms, with prior experience in resource management or coordination.

Languages

Fluent in English. Additional information For new joiners in this role in Italy, the initial annual gross salary is EUR 39.000. This salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria and corresponds to the compensation normally granted for this position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your unique combination of experience and skills, seniority, and current organizational needs.

This role also provides for participation in a bonus scheme, at Loro Piana S.p.A’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance. In addition to the benefits provided by law, further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies. The employment relationship will be governed by the provisions of the applicable national collective bargaining agreement CCNL. per le imprese ed i lavoratori del settore “Tessile, Abbigliamento, Moda” and the supplementary company agreement], as applied by Loro Piana S.pa. in Italy.

Career development For new joiners in this role in Italy, the initial annual gross salary is EUR 39.000.