Production Planner
Louis Vuitton Production Planner — Figline Valdarno (Tuscany), Italy. Permanent full‑time role overseeing production scheduling, MRP/SAP and supplier coordination.
Overview
Louis Vuitton is a leading luxury maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its artisanal leather goods, haute couture and accessories. As an employer it combines strong heritage craftsmanship with international reach and high standards of operational excellence, offering roles that demand precision, creativity and a service orientation toward discerning global clients.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain medium‑ and long‑term production plans and weekly scheduling in alignment with company objectives.
- Manage the end‑to‑end work order process — release, progress monitoring, and closing — for both in‑house production and external suppliers.
- Monitor production status continuously, adjust priorities and timelines, and update stakeholders to ensure on‑time delivery.
- Interface with technical offices, project leads and headquarters to track advancement of new product introductions.
- Investigate production variances, escalate issues to relevant parties and propose corrective actions to meet targets.
- Monitor supplier material stocks and perform inventory valuation and stock checks.
- Prepare periodic statistical reports and KPIs required by supply chain control and management.
- Implement process improvements to increase planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Diploma and/or university degree in economics or a technical discipline.
- Minimum five years' experience in production planning within highly structured manufacturing or industrial environments; experience in leather goods/pelletteria is strongly preferred.
- Advanced experience with MRP processes via ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good command of English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving capabilities, with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in production planning within highly structured manufacturing or industrial contexts; experience in the leather‑goods sector is preferred.
Education
Diploma and/or university degree in economics or a technical field.
Culture
Louis Vuitton emphasises craftsmanship, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence across all functions. The working environment is international and performance‑driven, valuing collaboration between ateliers, suppliers and corporate teams while maintaining respect for artisanal heritage.